Code 3 (film)

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Code 3
Theatrical release poster
Directed byChristopher Leone
Written by
  • Patrick Pianezza
  • Christopher Leone
Produced by
  • Matt Smith
  • Lawrence Mattis
  • Justin Baldoni
  • Andrew Calof
  • Paul "Pizza" Pianezza
Starring
CinematographyMark Williams
Edited byJay Friedkin
Music byMaximilian Eberle
Production
companies
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]

Plot

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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

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Production

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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

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

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 70% of 20 critics' reviews are positive.[10][11] Shawn Van Horn of Collider rated the film a 7 out of 10.[12] Julian Roman of MovieWeb rated the film a 3.5 out of 5.[13] Clint Worthington of RogerEbert.com awarded the film three stars out of four.[14]

References

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  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. ^ a b c d 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. ^ a b c d e 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. ^ a b 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. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  11. ^ "Code 3". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Roman, Julian. "Rainn Wilson & Lil Rel Howery Shine as Paramedics in Urgent Dramedy 'Code 3'". MovieWeb. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  14. ^ Worthington, Clint. "Code 3". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
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