California King is a 2025 American comedy film written and directed by Eli Stern, marking his feature directorial debut. The film stars Travis Bennett, Jimmy Tatro, Victoria Justice, and Joel McHale. The film released on 25 April 2025.

Plot

Perry, a mattress store manager, devises a misguided plan to impress his childhood crush, Lynette. With the help of his reckless best friend Wyatt, he stages a fake kidnapping involving Lynette’s younger brother. However, the plan backfires disastrously, leading to a real crime spree where Perry must navigate through escalating chaos involving criminals, police, and unforeseen challenges.