Return of the Snow King (also known as The Wizard’s Christmas: Return of the Snow King) is a 2016 animated fantasy film that serves as a sequel to The Wizard’s Christmas. Set a year after the original story, the people of Christmas Town have begun to rebuild under the leadership of the new Christmas Wizard. The film follows the characters as they prepare for the first Christmas of a new era, with excitement and anticipation filling the city. The protagonist Alerik is concerned about Perin, who struggles with the heavy expectations placed on her to restore Christmas to its former glory. Alerik uncovers a secret in the ancient woods beyond the town that threatens to shake the very foundations of the city, leading to doubts about whether the current Christmas Wizard is the lawful owner of the magical staff. The story blends themes of belief, self-discovery, and the true spirit of Christmas in a family-friendly, heartwarming narrative.
This animated feature was directed by Caleb Hystad and Colin Curwen, with voice talent including Jonathan Love, Riah Fielding-Walters, Robin Egerton, and Dave Bruns. It was produced by New Machine Studios and distributed by Golden Mouse Productions, with a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The film was primarily recorded in English and was shot in studios located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The estimated budget for the film was around CA$3.4 million.
- Title: Return of the Snow King (The Wizard’s Christmas: Return of the Snow King)
- Release Year: 2016
- Runtime: 80 minutes
- Genre: Animated, Fantasy, Holiday
- Language: English
- Directors: Caleb Hystad, Colin Curwen
- Producers: Colin Curwen, Darren Sentner
- Cast Highlights: Jonathan Love, Riah Fielding-Walters, Robin Egerton, Dave Bruns