**Title: *The Santa Clause 4: The Eternal Wish***
**Synopsis:**
In this heartwarming continuation of *The Santa Clause* franchise, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) faces his most magical and daunting challenge yet: the very fabric of Christmas is at risk as an ancient, forgotten wish threatens to unravel the spirit of the season. Joined by his family, friends, and the ever-comical elves, Scott must rediscover what truly makes Christmas eternal.
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**Plot:**
**Act 1: The Forgotten Wish**
Scott Calvin, now firmly settled into his role as Santa, is busier than ever in the North Pole. Carol (Elizabeth Mitchell) is happily managing her duties as Mrs. Claus, while their son Buddy Calvin-Claus is thriving in his unique upbringing between two worlds. Charlie (Eric Lloyd), now a father himself, brings his own kids to visit the North Pole for the holidays.
Everything seems perfect until Bernard (David Krumholtz) reappears with urgent news. Deep in the archives of Christmas lore lies an ancient wish made by the very first Santa Claus. This wish ensured that the Christmas spirit would be eternal. However, the magic sustaining it is weakening due to the growing cynicism in the world.
**Act 2: A Journey Through Time**
Scott and his team must go on a magical journey through the history of Christmas to find the original wish and restore its power. Along the way, they encounter past Santas, including a grumpy Victorian-era Santa and a Viking Santa who introduces them to the roots of the season.
Meanwhile, Jack Frost (Martin Short), now redeemed but as mischievous as ever, tries to "help" but inadvertently causes chaos. The elves, led by Curtis (Spencer Breslin), work overtime to keep Christmas on track while the Calvin family faces personal tests of their own, discovering how deeply the magic of the season ties them together.
**Act 3: The Eternal Spirit**
In the final act, Scott realizes that the true key to restoring the wish is not in finding it but in reminding the world of the importance of kindness, generosity, and belief. With Carol and Buddy’s help, Scott inspires a massive act of global goodwill, rekindling the Christmas spirit.
As Christmas Eve dawns, Scott and his family return to the North Pole, just in time to save the holiday. The magic of the first wish is restored, ensuring that Christmas will endure for generations to come.
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**Themes:**
- The enduring power of belief and kindness
- Family bonds across generations
- The importance of adapting tradition while keeping its heart intact
**Tone:**
A blend of the franchise's classic humor and heartfelt moments, with plenty of magical spectacles and nostalgic callbacks to the original films.
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