The Christmas Chronicles Budget

2018

ComedyAdventureFamilyFantasy1h 44m

Updated April 26, 2026

Synopsis

Siblings Kate and Teddy try to prove Santa Claus is real, but when they accidentally cause his sleigh to crash, they have to save Christmas.

What is known about the production of The Christmas Chronicles?

"The Christmas Chronicles," a comedy released in 2018, was directed by Clay Kaytis and stars Darby Camp, Judah Lewis. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though 1492 Pictures, Madhouse Entertainment, Ocean Blue Entertainment produced the film, making it a notable entry in the comedy landscape whose financial details remain private.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a comedy production like this include:

Production: Development for what would become The Christmas Chronicles began in June 2013, when it was announced Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures had acquired a Found Footage spec script titled 12/24 written by Matt Lieberman and based on a story by Lieberman and David Guggenheim wherein two brothers set out to prove that Santa Claus is real, using their home video camera and inadvertently cause Santa’s sleigh to crash after stowing away with the brothers trying to work together to save Christmas.
Music & Score: The film features a cover of Elvis Presley's Santa Claus Is Back in Town, performed by Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, with actor Kurt Russell on lead vocals.

What were the major cost factors in The Christmas Chronicles?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Christmas Chronicles."

Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
Music: Music & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.

The Christmas Chronicles Production History

The film features a cover of Elvis Presley's Santa Claus Is Back in Town, performed by Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, with actor Kurt Russell on lead vocals. The lineup includes Stevie Van Zandt (of Springsteen's E Street Band) and Marc Ribler on guitar. The band recorded the song with Russell at Steven's studio in New York.

Critical Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of based on reviews, with an average rating of . The website's critical consensus reads, "Viewers seeking a fresh holiday viewing option – or those simply in the mood for Santa Kurt Russell – should find The Christmas Chronicles well worth a yuletide stream." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 52 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make The Christmas Chronicles (2018)?

The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.

How much did The Christmas Chronicles (2018) earn at the box office?

Box office figures are not publicly available.

Was The Christmas Chronicles (2018) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing The Christmas Chronicles?

Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.

How does The Christmas Chronicles's budget compare to similar comedy films?

Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.

Did The Christmas Chronicles (2018) go over budget?

There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.