Spoiler alert! If you want to go into The Retirement Plan blind, turn back now. But if you’re here for the inside scoop, here’s what we know so far about the action-comedy starring Michael Cera and Jonah Hill, which is already shaping up to be one of 2025’s most unexpected hits.
In The Retirement Plan, Cera and Hill play Stan and Leo, two lifelong slackers who fake their retirement to dodge debt collectors and their past mistakes. They move into a quiet retirement community in Florida, pretending to be aging ex-CIA agents. But when a real cartel mistake them for legendary operatives codenamed “The Whisper” and “Backfire,” the chaos kicks off. From golf cart chases to backyard booby traps, the movie is full of over-the-top set pieces with surprisingly heartfelt moments between the mismatched duo.
The film’s climax features a massive showdown at a retirement community luau, complete with slow-motion explosions, boomerangs, and an army of confused senior citizens. One of the standout moments? Jonah Hill’s character deflects bullets with a silver serving tray while Cera zip-lines on a clothesline to escape a burning clubhouse. It’s absurd, ridiculous, and oddly touching — just what fans hoped for.
With a production budget of $35 million and an additional $10 million marketing spend, Sony Pictures clearly believes in the project. The money shows in the film’s slick visuals, practical stunts, and bold, sun-drenched cinematography. But the real headline? The trailer became a viral sensation, hitting 14 million views in just three days after its release. TikTok edits, Reddit memes, and Twitter hype have kept the momentum rolling.
Early test screenings have reportedly earned high marks for chemistry, pacing, and “rewatchability,” and insiders suggest a sequel could already be in the works if box office returns match the online excitement.
