Bad Day Starring Cameron Diaz Sets Netflix Date
Netflix will release the action comedy Bad Day, starring Cameron Diaz, on December 11, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Comedy
Netflix has scheduled the action comedy Bad Day, starring Cameron Diaz, for release on December 11, 2026. The film, directed by Jake Szymanski, follows a mother trying to keep a promise to her daughter while her day grows increasingly difficult.
Why it matters
The title marks Diaz's next major Netflix project after Back in Action, which debuted on the platform in January 2025. Bad Day adds to Netflix's slate of original comedies for international audiences.
Back in Action held a place in Netflix's Top 10 for six consecutive weeks after its January 2025 debut, a benchmark for the platform's comedy titles. Bad Day's viewership performance is not yet available, as the film has not been released.
The players
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz is an American actress known for comedies such as There's Something About Mary and Charlie's Angels, returning to the screen after a long break.
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming service that produces and distributes original films and series for audiences worldwide.
Jake Szymanski
Jake Szymanski is an American film director who has worked in comedy, directing Bad Day.
The details
Bad Day stars Cameron Diaz alongside Danielle Brooks, Mark Duplass, Ed O'Neill, Rob Corddry and Ben Schwartz, among others. Jake Szymanski directs from a screenplay by Laura Solon, with Beau Bauman producing through Good One Productions.
Timeline
January 2025: Back in Action debuts on Netflix.
December 11, 2026: Bad Day is scheduled for release on Netflix.
Industry Dynamics
Bad Day continues Netflix's pattern of pairing established film stars with original comedies, following the January 2025 debut of Back in Action. The release date places the title within the platform's ongoing investment in international comedy programming.
Bad Day will be available to stream on Netflix starting December 11, 2026, with no theatrical release listed in the source. Subscribers can watch the film on the platform on its release date.
The takeaway
Viewers planning their December watchlist can mark December 11, 2026 for Bad Day on Netflix, a fixed date that gives subscribers time to prepare.
What happens next
Bad Day is scheduled for release on Netflix on December 11, 2026.
Further reading
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