Back in Action (2025): Release date, trailer, and more

Modified Jan 14, 2025 18:34 GMT

Still from the trailer (Image via Netflix)

Back in Action is an action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon from a screenplay he co-wrote with Brendan O'Brien. It will be released on Netflix on Friday, January 17, 2025.

The film follows Emily and Matt, former CIA spies, living a simple civilian life with their kids for many years. However, they are forced to confront their past when their cover is blown.

A teaser for the film was released on November 14, 2024, followed by a trailer on January 14, 2025. The film is filled with crazy action sequences and comedic dialogues.

The film is produced under Chernin Entertainment, Good One Productions, and Exhibit A. It stars Jamie Fox, Cameron Diaz, Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott, and Glenn Close in prominent roles.

When will Back in Action be released?

As mentioned before, the latest Seth Gordon film will be released on Netflix on January 17, 2025. A two-minute seven-second trailer for the same was released on January 14, 2025.

The trailer for the film highlights the crazy high-octane action sequences that include bone breaking, cars flying, and airplanes crashing. There are also plenty of humorous dialogues and comedic moments to enjoy. As their kids are trying to wrap their heads around their seemingly average parent's secret, Matt and Emily must get back in action to protect their family at all costs.

How to watch Back in Action?

Back in Action will stream on Netflix exclusively. Here's how the platform describes the plot:

"Fifteen years after vanishing from the CIA to start a family, elite spies Matt and Emily jump into the world of espionage when their cover is blown."

To watch the film you'll need a Netflix subscription, which may vary according to user location. In the United States, the subscription cost ranges from $6.99-22.99.

At $6.99 per month, one can access the entire library of movies, shows, and documentaries and stream in an ad-supported standard video quality. The $22.99 package allows users to stream stream videos at Ultra HD without ads on up to six devices.

Who is in the cast of Back in Action?

The film marks the return of Cameron Diaz in an action film after a decade. She is playing Emily, a former CIA operative, who disappeared to start a family with Matt, played by Jamie Foxx. It is the first Jamie Foxx project to be released after the actor suffered a heart stroke last year.

Besides Cameron Diaz and Jamie Fox, the cast also includes Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler, and Andrew Scott in supporting roles. McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson are playing Matt and Emily's children, Alice and Leo, respectively.

Below is the full list of actors and the roles they are playing: