ABC Sets Die Hard Broadcast for December 6, 2026
The 1988 action film, starring Bruce Willis as John McClane, airs from 8:02 to 11:00 p.m. as part of ABC's holiday slate.
ABC will air Die Hard on December 6, 2026, from 8:02 to 11:00 p.m., the network announced as part of its holiday programming slate. The broadcast falls under ABC's Wonderful World of Disney presentation, according to Collider.
The film stars Bruce Willis as NYPD detective John McClane, alongside Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov and Bonnie Bedelia. John McTiernan directed Die Hard, and Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza wrote the screenplay.
The December 6 airing is one of several holiday-season titles on ABC, with the network's seasonal programming running from Thanksgiving Day through the end of the year.
Die Hard was released in theaters nearly four decades before its 2026 ABC broadcast.
Quick answers
When does Die Hard air on ABC?
Die Hard airs on ABC on December 6, 2026, from 8:02 to 11:00 p.m.
Who stars in Die Hard?
Bruce Willis plays NYPD detective John McClane, with Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov and Bonnie Bedelia also in the cast.
Who directed Die Hard?
John McTiernan directed the film, from a screenplay by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza.