Back in Action, starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz hits Netflix today. The movie almost served as Foxx’s last.

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx, the stars of Netflix's action film Back in Action, also led in one of the most quotable football movies ever made.

At the end of Back in Action, they open the door for a sequel. Emily (Diaz) and Matt (Foxx) are back in their suburban life. They are joined by Emily's mom, Ginny (Glenn Close), and her boyfriend, Nigel (Jamie Demetriou). However, they are recruited for another mission, which would require the enlisting of her father.

The 2025 movie schedule ushered in the return of Cameron Diaz, who came out of retirement to star in Netflix’s Back in Action alongside Jamie Foxx. So far, the film has trended high amongst other titles on the streamer,

Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz's new movie 'Back in Action' debuted with 46.8 million views in its opening weekend on Netflix.

These days, Jamie Foxx is known for his performances in films like Django Unchained, Ray and more. However, his career started decades ago with stand-up comedy – which he recently returned to. So, back in the ‘80s, the comedian was making the rounds and playing comedy clubs, trying to make an impact and get his break.

Get the scoop on Jamie Foxx and Alyce Huckstepp! Fun facts, their story, and surprises about his life you’ve probably never heard before!

“Back in Action,” the action comedy movie Jamie Foxx was finishing up in 2023 in Atlanta when he almost died, has been the No. 1 movie on the streaming service since it came out Jan. 17 in the United States and hit No. 1 in at least 85 other countries, according to The Wrap.

Jamie Foxx was hospitalized while filming Back in Action, which caused concern among his celebrity friends, including co-star Cameron Diaz.

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx have got each other's backs. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Back in Action Director Seth Gordon says the duo supported each other throughout filming — when Diaz, 52, marked her return to acting with her first movie in over a decade and Foxx, 57, had a medical emergency during production in April 2023.

Jamie Foxx ad-libbed baby oil jokes in Netflix's "Back in Action" film. Director Seth Gordon told Business Insider the jokes were filmed a year before the Sean Combs "Freak Offs" scandal. "I don't think that means you're not allowed to use the words baby oil again," Gordon said.

Actor Jamie Foxx and his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp have reportedly broken up after almost two years of dating.