Cameron Diaz & Jamie Foxx’s Back in Action Scores Netflix Record Debut

Audience members are eagerly watching Cameron Diaz’s long-awaited comeback in the film “Back in Action“. Remarkably, this action comedy has taken the top spot on Netflix’s Top 10 English movies chart in more than 80 countries.

In “Back in Action,” released after a long hiatus since her appearances in Annie, The Other Woman, and Sex Tape (all in 2014), Diaz shares the screen with Jamie Foxx. This movie finds them portraying a couple who lead secret lives, with an initial release date of November 15, 2024 that was later adjusted to January 17, 2025.

How well did Back in Action perform in Netflix’s streaming charts?

Diaz and Foxx have shown they make a formidable team, as their film “Back in Action” broke records during its premiere weekend by attracting an impressive 46.8 million views on Netflix – the highest number ever for an English movie on the platform. This achievement not only boosts the film’s reputation but also strengthens Netflix’s standing, as it surpassed the previous record set by “The Adam’s Project.

Following closely behind the return of Back to Action are two installments of The Secret Life of Pets, along with Diaz’s film Knight and Day from 2010 (starring alongside Tom Cruise), which ranks fourth with approximately 5.2 million views.

In addition to the main cast, the movie features Andrew Scott from “All of Us Strangers” playing Baron, Kyle Chandler known for “Friday Night Lights” as Chuck, Glenn Close famous for “Fatal Attraction” as Ginny Curtis, Jamie Demetriou recognized for “Barbie” as Nigel, McKenna Roberts who appeared in “Skyscraper” as Alice, and Rylan Jackson, well-known from “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” as Leo. The film is under the direction of Seth Gordon, who has previously worked on “Baywatch”.

After leaving behind their days as CIA operatives to raise a family, Emily and Matt are unwillingly drawn back into the realm of covert operations when their identities are exposed.

Back in Action is now available to stream on Netflix.

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2025-01-22 00:40