Saving Santa

An awkward elf named Bernard must protect the North Pole when a villain discovers Santa's hidden location. The antagonist seeks to steal the magical sleigh and its TimeGlobe, a device that allows for travel through different eras. To prevent the holiday from being ruined and to rescue his employer, Bernard uses the time-travel technology to journey into the past and stop the enemy's forces.

This animated family comedy was produced in the United Kingdom, India, and the United States by Prana Animation Studios, Prana Studios, and Gateway Films. It was directed by Aaron Seelman and Leon Joosen, marking the first of two films they directed together, followed by The Land of Sometimes in 2026. The screenplay was written by Ricky Roxburgh. The voice cast features Martin Freeman as Bernard, Tim Curry as Neville Baddington, Tim Conway as Santa, Pam Ferris as Mrs. Claus, Ashley Tisdale as Shiny, and Joan Collins as Vera Baddington, among a total of 21 credited cast members.

The film had a budget of 8 million USD. Audience reception on TMDB is mixed, with a rating of 5.2/10 based on 109 votes.