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Dads Turned Hitmen: Playdate Promises Absurd Action-Packed Adventure
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Kevin James and Alan Ritchson to star in action comedy 'Playdate'
- Fathers face off against ruthless mercenaries during a chaotic playdate
- Ritchson's character has an "oddly prepared demeanor" for the situation

On October 2nd, 2025, it was announced that the upcoming action comedy film 'Playdate' will be released on November 12th, 2025, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The film pairs two unlikely co-stars, Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, as fathers whose routine playdate takes an unexpected turn.
According to the film's synopsis, James will play Brian, an unemployed accountant, who decides to have a playdate with Ritchson's character, Jeff, a "charismatic stay-at-home dad." However, their afternoon together with their sons quickly escalates into a "chaotic scramble to stay alive as they are pursued by a ruthless team of mercenaries."
The article notes that while Brian is a "fish out of water" in this situation, Jeff has an "oddly prepared demeanor." This juxtaposition between the two characters, combined with Ritchson's reputation for intense action sequences, is expected to create a thrilling and comedic dynamic in the film.
Playdate is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios and will be available to stream with a Prime Video subscription starting November 12th, 2025. With the unexpected pairing of Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, the film promises to deliver an absurd and action-packed adventure that audiences won't want to miss.