Back in Action (2025) is an action-comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, marking Cameron Diaz’s return to acting alongside Jamie Foxx. The story centers on Emily and Matt, former CIA agents who, after a mission involving the theft of a powerful device called the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) key, decide to leave their espionage careers behind to start a family. Fifteen years later, they live a quiet suburban life in Atlanta with their two children, Alice and Leo, who are unaware of their parents’ past.

Their tranquil existence is disrupted when their old identities are exposed, drawing the attention of past adversaries, including their former ally, Chuck, now seeking revenge. Forced back into the world of espionage, Emily and Matt must retrieve the ICS key to protect their family. This journey leads them to England, where they seek assistance from Emily’s estranged mother, Ginny, a former MI6 sniper. Amidst action-packed sequences and family revelations, the couple strives to safeguard their children while confronting unresolved issues from their past.

The film blends high-octane action with comedic elements, exploring themes of family dynamics and the challenges of reconciling past identities with present responsibilities. Despite its star-studded cast, which includes Andrew Scott, Kyle Chandler, and Glenn Close, “Back in Action” received mixed reviews. Critics praised the chemistry between Diaz and Foxx but noted the film’s reliance on familiar action-comedy tropes and a formulaic plot. Released on Netflix on January 17, 2025, the movie garnered significant viewership, amassing 46.8 million views in its first three days, making it one of the platform’s most-watched English-language films upon release.