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Alan Ritchson & Kevin James Team Up for Explosive Dad Comedy “Playdate” on Prime Video
Prime Video has just dropped the official trailer for Playdate, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most unexpectedly hilarious and adrenaline-pumping films of the year. The action comedy, directed by Luke Greenfield (Let’s Be Cops), stars Alan Ritchson (Reacher) and Kevin James (Paul Blart: Mall Cop) as two suburban dads whose innocent kids’ playdate turns into a full-blown action mission.
Set to premiere on November 12, 2025, Playdate blends over-the-top action sequences with classic family comedy, creating a perfect storm of chaos, explosions, and dad jokes.
When a Playdate Turns into a Full-Blown Rescue Mission
The trailer opens on a lighthearted note with Brian (Kevin James), a recently unemployed stepdad, awkwardly trying to bond with his stepson Lucas (Benjamin Pajak). Their quiet outing takes a competitive turn when they meet Jeff (Alan Ritchson), an athletic, overconfident dad tossing a football with his son CJ (Banks Pierce). What starts as a slightly awkward afternoon quickly spirals into mayhem when mercenaries storm the pizza parlor, mistaking Brian for someone in on Jeff’s secrets.
As it turns out, Jeff isn’t exactly who he says he is—and his “playdate” persona hides a dangerous past. When CJ becomes the target, the dads and their kids are forced to team up to survive, leading to an outrageous series of high-speed chases, explosions, and some truly wild parenting moments.
Alan Ritchson & Kevin James in Amazon Prime’s ‘Playdate’
Star Power and Surprising Chemistry
The trailer highlights Playdate’s strong supporting cast, including Sarah Chalke (Scrubs) as Emily, Lucas’ mom, and Alan Tudyk (Andor) as the mysterious villain Simon Maddox.
While Ritchson brings his signature physicality from Reacher to the role, this time he delivers it with a comedic edge, showing fans a looser, funnier side of the usually stoic action star. Meanwhile, Kevin James returns to familiar territory, grounding the chaos with relatable, deadpan humor as the everyman dad suddenly thrust into life-or-death stakes.
The chemistry between the two leads—one hyper-capable and reckless, the other cautious but earnest—anchors the movie’s blend of laughs and thrills.
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A Dad Comedy with a Blast of Action
Director Luke Greenfield is no stranger to balancing action and comedy, and Playdate looks like a natural evolution of his style. Fans can expect outrageous stunt work, quippy dialogue, and just enough heart to make the chaos feel genuine.
The film’s tagline could easily be: “Parenting is hard. Surviving a playdate is harder.”
With its mix of family-friendly humor, explosive set pieces, and surprising emotional depth, Playdate might just be Prime Video’s next big hit—and a must-watch for fans of both Ritchson’s muscle and James’ comedic timing.
