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6.0 / 10(1,477 votes)IMDbG20021h 44m$172.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, Canada

The Santa Clause 2

“What's Christmas Fun without some Reindeer Games?”

Synopsis

Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

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Santa Clause 2 (2002) Teaser

Type: Teaser • Published 2016-09-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 1, 2002

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 12, 2003

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.66x ROI)

Production Budget

$65M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$172.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.66x

+$107.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $65MWorldwide: $172.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Lembeck
Screenplay & Story
Ken Daurio, Don Rhymer, Cinco Paul, Ed Decter, John J. Strauss
Original Score
George S. Clinton, Hilary Duff
Original Title
The Santa Clause 2
Country of Origin
United States of America, Canada
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$65M
Worldwide Gross
$172.8M
Production Studios
Walt Disney Pictures, Outlaw Productions, Boxing Cat Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Lembeck

Screenplay & Story

Ken Daurio, Don Rhymer, Cinco Paul, Ed Decter, John J. Strauss, Steve Rudnick, Leo Benvenuti

Original Score & Music

George S. Clinton, Hilary Duff

Director of Photography

Adam Greenberg

Film Editing

David Finfer

Producers

James Miller, Robert Newmyer, Brian Reilly, Jeffrey Silver, Rick Messina

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Steve RudnickCharacters:Leo Benvenuti

Department Leadership Roster

Adam Greenberg

Adam Greenberg

Director of Photography

David Finfer

Editor

Robert Newmyer

Producer

Brian Reilly

Producer

George S. Clinton

George S. Clinton

Original Music Composer

Michael Lembeck

Michael Lembeck

Director

Jeffrey Silver

Jeffrey Silver

Producer

Ken Kirzinger

Ken Kirzinger

Stunt Coordinator

Tony Burrough

Production Design

Ingrid Ferrin

Costume Design

Ken Daurio

Ken Daurio

Screenplay

Don Rhymer

Don Rhymer

Screenplay

John Gajdecki

Visual Effects Supervisor

Cinco Paul

Cinco Paul

Screenplay

Ed Decter

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Santa Clause 2

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Santa Clause 2 about?

Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

Who directed The Santa Clause 2?

The Santa Clause 2 was directed by Michael Lembeck.

Who stars in The Santa Clause 2?

The principal cast of The Santa Clause 2 includes Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Elizabeth Mitchell, David Krumholtz.

When was The Santa Clause 2 released and how long is it?

The Santa Clause 2 was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Santa Clause 2?

The Santa Clause 2 had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $172.8M at the worldwide box office (2.66 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for The Santa Clause 2?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Santa Clause 2 was composed by George S. Clinton, Hilary Duff.

Is The Santa Clause 2 based on a book or true story?

The Santa Clause 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Steve Rudnick", Characters: "Leo Benvenuti".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Santa Clause 2?

The Santa Clause 2 holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).