Code 3 (film)

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Code 3
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Christopher Leone
Written byChristopher Leone
Patrick Pianezza
Produced by Justin Baldoni
Andrew Calof
Lawrence Mattis
Matt Smith
Paul "Pizza" Pianezza
Starring
Edited byJay Friedkin
Production
company
Distributed byAura Entertainment
Release date
  • September 12, 2025 (2025-09-12)
Running time
100 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$12,140 [2]

Code 3 is a 2025 American action comedy film written by Christopher Leone and Patrick Pianezza, directed by Leone and starring Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery and Aimee Carrero. [3]

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Plot

The film follows a 24-hour shift of busy, overworked and nearly burned out paramedics. Randy (Rainn Wilson) is a paramedic who is so exhausted by the job that he is forcing himself to quit. On his last day, he is given a student ride-along, Jessica (Aimee Carrero) by his supervisor, Shanice (Yvette Nicole Brown). Joined by Mike (Lil Rel Howery), Randy's EMT partner, Randy's last day is full of adventure- but for Randy and Mike, it's just another day in the office. [4]

Cast

Production

In January 2023, it was announced that Wilson and Howery would star and executive produce the film. [7] Later that month, it was announced that Carrero was cast opposite Wilson and Howery. [3] In February 2023, it was announced that Brown, Kennedy and Fuller were cast in the film and that production was underway. [5] Later that month, it was announced that Harris was cast. [6] Filming occurred in Santa Clarita, California, in February 2023. [8]

Release

In May 2025, Aura Entertainment acquired the distribution rights, with the film being released on September 12, 2025. [9]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 70% of 20 critics' reviews are positive. [10] Shawn Van Horn of Collider rated the film a 7 out of 10. [11] Julian Roman of MovieWeb rated the film a 3.5 out of 5. [12] Clint Worthington of RogerEbert.com awarded the film three stars out of four. [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Code 3 (15)". British Board of Film Classification . July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Code 3". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Cordero, Rosy (January 30, 2023). "Aimee Carrero To Lead Buddy Film 'Code 3' Opposite Rainn Wilson & Lil Rel Howery". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Code 3". TIFF. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Cordero, Rosy (February 10, 2023). "Yvette Nicole Brown, Page Kennedy & Cameron Fuller Board 'Code 3' From Wayfarer Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  6. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (February 17, 2023). "'Code 3': Ayesha Harris Latest To Join Paramedic Action-Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  7. ↑ Grobar, Matt (January 20, 2023). "Rainn Wilson & Lil Rel Howery Team For Paramedic Action-Comedy 'Code 3' From Wayfarer Studios, Circle Of Confusion". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ Menjivar, Andrew (February 21, 2023). "What's Filming This Week In Santa Clarita? – Feb. 21 – Feb. 26, 2023". KHTS (AM) . Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (May 29, 2025). "Aura Entertainment Buys Wayfarer Studios' Action Comedy 'Code 3,' Starring Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery and Aimee Carrero (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Code 3". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  11. ↑ Van Horn, Shawn (September 12, 2025). "Rainn Wilson's New Action Movie Is More Than Just Your Average Buddy-Comedy — Review". Collider. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  12. ↑ Roman, Julian. "Rainn Wilson & Lil Rel Howery Shine as Paramedics in Urgent Dramedy 'Code 3'". MovieWeb. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  13. ↑ Worthington, Clint. "Code 3". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
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