The Naughty Nine is an upcoming American Christmas heist television film directed by Alberto Belli. The film stars Winslow Fegley, Camila Rodriguez, Anthony Joo, Imogen Cohen, Clara Stack, Deric McCabe, Ayden Elijah, Madilyn Kellam, Derek Theler, and Danny Glover. It is set to premiere on November 22, 2023, on Disney Channel.
Premise
A fifth grader named Andy has been a troublemaker this year, resulting in him being put on the naughty list and feeling unfairly shafted by Santa. He assembles a crew of nine other naughty children, with a mission of breaking into Santa's Village in the North Pole and taking the presents they believe they deserve.
Cast
Winslow Fegley as Andy Steele
Camila Rodriguez as Dulce Gutierrez
Anthony Joo as Lewis Sobong
Imogen Cohen as Ha-Yoon Si-u
Clara Stack as Rose Wingert
Deric McCabe as Jon Anthony Dizon
Ayden Elijah as Albert Reyes
Madilyn Kellam as Laurel Steele
Derek Theler as Bruno
Danny Glover as Santa Claus
Production
On February 7, 2022, it was announced that Disney Branded Television was developing a holiday heist film titled The Naughty Nine for Disney Channel and Disney+. The film was set to be directed by Alberto Belli and executive produced by Suzanne Todd, Jed Elinoff, and Scott Thomas. Elinoff and Thomas also served as the writers for the film.
On September 28, 2023, it was announced that Danny Glover joined the cast as Santa Claus in the film.
Release
The Naughty Nine is set to premiere on November 22, 2023, on Disney Channel and will be released on November 23, 2023, on Disney+.