The Christmas Chronicles Timeline ( Real )

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November 22, 2018

Release of The Christmas Chronicles

The Christmas Chronicles, a Christmas comedy film directed by Clay Kaytis and starring Kurt Russell as Santa Claus, was released on Netflix.

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November 25, 2020

Release of The Christmas Chronicles 2

The sequel to The Christmas Chronicles, titled The Christmas Chronicles 2, was released on Netflix with Kurt Russell reprising his role as Santa Claus.

The Christmas Chronicles Timeline ( Fictional )

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Two years before Christmas

Kate and Teddy's Mother's Death

Kate and Teddy Pierce lose their mother in a car accident, setting the emotional backdrop for the story.

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Christmas Eve evening

Kate Plans to Record Santa

Kate enlists her brother Teddy to help record Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, intending to prove his existence.

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Christmas Eve night

Santa's Sleigh Crash

Kate and Teddy unintentionally cause Santa Claus's sleigh to crash on the roof of their home.

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Christmas Eve late night

Santa's Capture by Police

After the crash, Santa is taken into police custody which threatens the completion of his Christmas mission.

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Christmas Eve late night

Kate and Teddy Rescue Santa

Kate and Teddy team up to rescue Santa from police custody to enable him to deliver presents.

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Christmas Eve night to early Christmas Morning

Santa Completes His Delivery

With Kate and Teddy's help, Santa manages to deliver presents to children worldwide, saving Christmas.

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Christmas Morning

Santa's Goodbye and Promise

Santa thanks Kate and Teddy and promises to remember them every Christmas.