The late Hulk Hogan once weighed in on the long-running debate over whether Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie.
In a past interview with MrSantiZap, Hulk Hogan was asked for his thoughts on the 1988 action classic’s holiday status. Rather than ruling definitively one way or the other, Hogan framed it around personal tradition.
“Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? For me, it could be,” Hogan said. “I’ll probably watch it at Christmas once I get full of turkey and pumpkin pie and Santa hits the house. That could be a good Christmas movie.”
Hogan’s comments reflected a relaxed, fan-first approach to the debate, suggesting that timing and tradition matter more than genre labels. While Die Hard is not a conventional holiday film, its Christmas Eve setting has helped cement it as a seasonal staple for many viewers.
Released in 1988, the film has remained at the centre of an annual pop culture argument. Critics of the idea point to its action-heavy plot and lack of overt holiday messaging, while supporters cite its Christmas party backdrop and themes of reconciliation, family, and redemption.
Hogan’s take places him firmly in the latter camp, viewing Die Hard less as a textbook Christmas film and more as a movie that fits naturally into his own holiday routine.
Has Hulk Hogan Ever Been In A Chritsmas Movie?
Yes, Hulk Hogan did appear in a Christmas movie. Hogan starred in Santa with Muscles, a family comedy released in 1996. The film saw Hogan play Blake Thorn, a wealthy and self-absorbed businessman who suffers amnesia and comes to believe he is Santa Claus. Set during the holiday season, the movie centres on Thorn’s attempt to save a local orphanage, leaning heavily into Christmas themes despite its over-the-top humour.
While Santa with Muscles was not a critical success upon release, it has since developed a cult following, particularly among wrestling fans and those who grew up during Hogan’s peak popularity in the 1990s.
