Netflix’s Back In Action breaks a 3 year old record in just three days of release

Back in Action marks a huge success for Netflix as it breaks a major streaming record.

The action comedy, which brought Cameron Diaz out of her acting hiatus, has been a hot topic since the moment it dropped online. She was reportedly persuaded by her co-star Jamie Foxx to appear in this thrilling project. Thanks to the Oscar-winning star, the viewers could see the Charlie's Angels star back on the screen.

The film marks Diaz and Foxx's third acting collaboration and packs quite a punch. Their hilarious on-screen chemistry seems to have worked incredibly well, as the film has broken a three-year-old record on Netflix. According to the latest reports, Back in Action is Netflix's globally most-watched English-language title on its opening weekend. It has scored over 46.8 million views in the first week of its release.

Despite debuting on January 17, 2025, it tops the charts of the week starting on Monday, the 13th. By doing so, it has broken a record held by The Adam Project for almost three years.

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Back in Action's Streaming Record Explored

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Back in Action currently sits atop the Global streaming charts of Netflix. It is the most-viewed title internationally, with over 46.8 million views. With that, it became Netflix's most-viewed English-language film in the week it began streaming. In only three days after its January 17 premiere, it has achieved this significant feat. Ryan Reynolds' The Adam Project has held this record since its March 2022 release.

The next two titles on the Global Netflix streaming list are the two The Secret Life of Pets chapters. Then, the fourth spot is conquered by another Cameron Diaz film. It is Knight and Day, her action-packed 2010 collaboration with Tom Cruise. So, it looks like the star is having a moment during this week, which marks her glorious return to acting.

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What is Back in Action about? Cast and synopsis overview

Back in Action on Netflix revolves around two former CIA agents who left their profession to lead a life as a "normal" family. Things take a wrong turn when their aliases get suddenly exposed. Eventually, they need to confront their dark past and go on a challenging mission to protect the family for good.

Seth Gordon has directed this film based on a screenplay he co-wrote with Brendan O'Brien. Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx lead the film as the dynamic central couple. They are supported by a cast of talented actors such as McKenna Roberts (Euphoria), Rylan Jackson (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves), Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction), Andrew Scott (Ripley), Kyle Chandler (Bloodline), and Jamie Demetriou (Fleabag).