Santa Claus

Santa's Toyland castle in space comes alive as he prepares for his yearly journey. He plays the organ while his child helpers from around the world sing. In Hell, Lucifer briefs Pitch to travel to Earth and turn the children against Santa.

Pitch enters a busy marketplace on Earth to sow discord and turn children against Santa. He targets Lupita and the three brothers, urging them to cause mischief to anger Santa. Lupita resists theft, but the brothers plot trouble.

Santa's child workers alert him to the marketplace scheme. He cannot reach Earth before nightfall, so he uses surveillance to monitor Pitch and the children from afar. He watches Lupita's dream and the brothers' plot, preparing to intervene.

Merlin gives Santa a sleep-inducing powder and a disappearing flower to aid his travel. He also retrieves a magic key that can open any door on Earth and prepares the mechanical reindeer. Santa reviews the tools and plans his stealth approach.

On Earth, the three rude boys plot to capture and enslave Santa as he begins his deliveries. Santa, guided by surveillance and magic, readies for his worldwide journey despite the obstacles. The looming threat intensifies as the night progresses.

Lupita and her mother say a prayer for Christmas. Lupita quietly wishes for two dolls, one to give to Baby Jesus. The moment foreshadows the kindness Santa hopes to deliver.

Santa's journey begins, and Pitch makes several attempts to sabotage his deliveries in Mexico City. Santa presses on, maintaining the spirit of Christmas despite the dangers. The struggle demonstrates Pitch's persistent interference.

Santa succeeds in reuniting Billy with his parents, who had left him to go to a restaurant. The reunion underscores the film's emphasis on family and the warmth of the season. The moment strengthens Santa's mission to bring joy to children.

On a city rooftop, the three brothers attempt to capture Santa and steal his toys. They see Santa's sleigh and hurry indoors, only to discover they have received coal instead of gifts. Pitch's plan continues to unravel as the night unfolds.

Pitch successfully empties Santa's dream powder bag while Santa drops the disappearing flower. Santa's ability to influence dreams wanes, threatening the success of his delivery. The balance of magic and mischief hangs in the balance.

Santa is chased by a vicious dog outside a large house in Mexico. He climbs a tree to escape, relying on Merlin and others to assist in the chase. The tense moment shows how close Pitch is to succeeding.

Merlin aids with a last-minute escape as Pitch is defeated when a fire hose spray subdues him. Santa regains his momentum and continues delivering toys, undaunted by the prior setback. The rescue underscores the teamwork behind Santa's mission.

Before returning to the castle, Santa leaves a doll for Lupita, fulfilling her wish in a quiet, meaningful moment. The gesture reinforces the film's message of generosity and hope. The scene closes the earthly part of his journey on a hopeful note.

Santa steers the sleigh back to the Toyland castle, content that he has brought happiness to Earth's children. The journey ends as the world awakens to Christmas, reaffirming faith in magic and joy. The film closes with a sense of peace and renewal for Christmas.