Watch The Santa Clauses

The Santa Clauses is a Disney+ original series that premiered in November 2022. It serves as a sequel to the popular Santa Clause film trilogy starring Tim Allen as Scott Calvin. The show picks up many years after the events of the films, with Scott on the verge of his 65th birthday. As the current Santa Claus, Scott is starting to feel the toll that years of delivering toys across the globe on Christmas Eve has taken on his body. Per the Santa Clause itself, once the incumbent Santa turns 65, if he is unable to meet his obligations and duties, the mantle will pass to someone else deemed worthy.

Not wanting to lose his job or be separated from his family, Scott sets out to find a suitable replacement Santa while he still has time. The show follows Scott as he embarks on the quest along with his loyal team of elves from the North Pole. Prominent elf characters from the films like Bernard, Charlie, and Quentin all return to assist Scott. He also enlists his wife Carol and their two children in the search.

As Scott interviews potential candidates to take over as Santa, he reminisces about his early days taking on the role and tries to teach others the skills necessary to master the demanding job. From perfecting the iconic laugh to navigating the sleigh and reindeer, Scott has his work cut out finding the perfect Santa protege. He also realizes how difficult it will be to give up a job that has defined his life for so long.

Along the way, Scott rediscovers his own Christmas spirit and passion for bringing joy to children all over the world. Even as retirement draws near, he finds himself reluctant to give up being Santa as he comes to terms with passing the torch to someone new. The show balances the humor that made the original films so enjoyable with emotional, heartwarming moments as Scott cherishes his remaining time as Santa Claus.

With high production values and visual effects bringing the North Pole setting to life, The Santa Clauses evokes the magic of Christmas. Allen steps effortlessly back into the role that made him an icon. The series introduces a new generation to the fun-loving, kind-hearted Santa while providing closure for fans who grew up with the films. It reminds viewers young and old about the true meaning of Christmas and what it takes to be Santa Claus.

The Santa Clauses is a series that ran for 2 seasons (12 episodes) between November 16, 2022 and on Disney+