In the 1990s and early 2000s,Cameron Diaz was one of Hollywood’s biggest draws. From her debut hit withThe Maskto the likes ofThere’s Something About Mary,Charlie’s Angels, andShrek, Diaz dazzled and delighted her way to acareer Box Office total of almost $7.5 billion. However, in 2014, Diaz decided enough was enough and announced her retirement from the business.
Fear not though, as Diaz is set to finally return to the limelight in a brand-new action-comedy, aptly titledBack in Action. Set to feature Diaz and former co-starJamie Foxxin all their suave and sophisticated glory,Back in Actionlooks to be one of the most exciting movie additions to the early 2025 calendar.So, without further ado, here’s a look at everything we know aboutBack in Actionso far.
7Does ‘Back in Action’ Have a Release Date?
Theofficial release date forBack in Actionis Friday, June 04, 2025.The movie is set to be exclusively available on Netflix, as part of the streamer’s exciting 2025 movie slate which also includesHappy Gilmore 2,Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, andGuillermo del Toro’sFrankenstein.
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6What Is ‘Back in Action’ Rated?
Back in Actionhas been rated PG-13 by the MPA for sequences of violence and action, some suggestive references and strong language, and brief teen partying.
5How Long Is ‘Back in Action’?
Back in Actionhas a runtime of 114 minutes(or 1 hour and 54 minutes).
4Is There a Trailer for ‘Back in Action’?
Yes! Theofficial teaser trailer forBack in Actionwas released on June 05, 2025, and is available to watch above. The family comedy and spy thriller combine in this trailer, withBack in Actionlooking to be an action-packed rollercoaster ride and side-splitting comedy all at once. Featuringbike chases through slick cities, parachuting from a crashing plane, and even a gas pump flamethrowing Foxx for good measure, Back in Actionseems to have something for everyone.
The full trailer forBack in Actionwas unveiled by Netflix on July 15, 2025, just a few days before its release.
3Who Is Starring in ‘Back in Action?
Cameron Diaz
Jamie Foxx
Glenn Close
Kyle Chandler
Andrew Scott
Jamie Demetriou
McKenna Roberts
Rylan Jackson
Fola Evans-Akingbola
The biggest talking point surrounding one of Netflix’s most exciting 2025 projects is the return of Cameron Diaz following adecade-long break from acting. In 2014, Diaz made the tough decision to leave Hollywood and the acting industry, effectively announcing her retirement andciting rigorous demands and the scrutiny of the public as her reasoning.Now, after far too long away, she is back in business, although she doesn’t regret her time away and decision to retire, according to her interview atFortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit:
“For me, it was just something I had to do. It felt like something I had to do to reclaim my own life. And I just really didn’t care about anything else. Nobody’s opinion, nobody’s success, no one’s offer, no one’s anything could change my mind about my decision of taking care of myself and building the life that I really wanted to have. It really comes to: What are you passionate about? For me, it was to build my family.”
In her time away, Diaz didn’t stay out of the limelight entirely, co-authoring two health-focused books and even launching her own organic wine brand,Avaline. However, it was her family life that seemingly blossomed, with Diaz marrying musicianBenji Maddenin 2015, with the pair later welcoming their daughter,Raddix, in 2019. Alas - the pull of Hollywood magic, and perhaps Netflix’s purse strings - proved too powerful, with Diaz ready to getBack in Actionin early 2025 and rejoin the rest of theShrekensemble for a fifth outing scheduled for 2026.
Poetically, Diaz’s co-star in the upcomingBack in Actionis, in fact, the co-star from her last movie ten years ago. That man is Jamie Foxx, with the pair starring together inOliver Stone’sAny Given Sundayand inWill Gluck’s remake ofAnniein 2014.
The rest of theBack in Actionensemble is just as star-studded, with the action-comedy also featuring the likes ofKyle Chandler(Friday Night Lights),Andrew Scott(Fleabag),Jamie Demetriou(The Afterparty),McKenna Roberts(Skyscraper),Rylan Jackson(Stranger Things),Fola Evans-Akingbola(The Night Agent), and eight-time Oscar nomineeGlenn Close(Fatal Attraction).
2What Is ‘Back in Action’ About?
Anaction-packed adventure with spy thrills and comedy aplenty,Back in Actionpromises to dust off the January blues as one of the most exciting streaming offerings in early 2025. The movie follows Foxx and Diaz as former spies turned homebodies, although their lives are about to be shaken when the past comes knocking at their door. Speaking toNetflix, Diaz teased:
“We’re on a mission, and we take this opportunity where people might think we’re dead, to disappear off the face of the planet and start a new life and raise our family”
An official synopsis forBack in Actionreads:
“Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily and Matt find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.Back in Actionis directed by Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses,Baywatch), from a script he co-wrote with Brendan O’Brien.”
1Who Made ‘Back in Action’?
As mentioned previously,Back in Actionis produced, directed, and co-written bySeth Gordon, known most recently for his 229-episode stint onThe Goldbergs. Gordon co-wrote the script withBrendan O’Brien, known for theBad Neighborspair of movies and the recentTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Producers on the project includeBeau Bauman, Peter Chernin, Sharla Sumpter Bridgett,andJenno Topping, with executive producer credits going to Foxx, O’Brien,Tim Lewis, Bergen Swanson,andDatari Turner.
