Looking for a new festive action flick to rival Die Hard this Christmas? Netflix might just have the perfect pick coming out for you.
Carry-On, an adrenaline-pumping thriller set in an airport on Christmas Eve, could become your next holiday favorite.
When and Where to Watch?
The action-packed movie releases on December 13, 2024 on Netflix.
What Is Carry-On About?
Carry-On centers around TSA agent Ethan (Taron Egerton), who faces the ultimate test that begins when a mysterious traveler (that’s Jason Bateman, dear fans) blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.
As Ethan races against time, he must outsmart the criminal and prevent a catastrophe—all while navigating the chaos of the holiday season.
With the film’s setting in an airport and the high-stakes action unfolding during Christmas, Carry-On certainly channels the Die Hard spirit, though it’s more reminiscent of Die Hard 2, which also took place in an airport (see the similarities?).
Why Is Carry-On the New Die Hard?
While Die Hard will always be a classic, Carry-On offers a fresh twist on the holiday thriller genre. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (known for Non-Stop and The Commuter), the film brings the same intense, transit-based action fans of those films will recognize without a doubt.
The high-energy cat-and-mouse game set against the backdrop of Christmas Eve at an airport will have you hooked from start to finish.
Meet the Cast
Carry-On boasts an impressive cast led by Taron Egerton (from the iconic Kingsman), Jason Bateman (Ozark), and Sofia Carson (from the oh-so-loved Purple Hearts).
Rounding out the talented ensemble are Danielle Deadwyler (from the underrated I Saw the TV Glow) and Dean Norris (Yes, you guessed it right, Breaking Bad), each bringing their A-game to the suspenseful narrative.
Early Christmas Present!
With its high tension, thrilling plot, and star-studded cast, Carry-On is set to make waves among fans far and wide when it lands on Netflix on December 13 with a boom.
If you love action thrillers with a Christmas twist, this could be your next Die Hard-worthy obsession. Here’s to a wonderful early Christmas!
About Carry-On
Carry-On is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by T.J. Fixman. The film stars Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler and Jason Bateman. Its plot follows a young TSA officer who is blackmailed into letting a dangerous package onboard an upcoming flight during Christmas Day.
Carry-On is scheduled to be released on Netflix on December 13, 2024.
Plot: A mysterious traveler blackmails Ethan Kopek, a young TSA officer, to let a dangerous package slip through security and onto a Christmas Day flight.
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