Day Shift

Bud Jablonski hustles through the night in Los Angeles, hunting vampires to keep his family afloat. Behind the sunlit glamour of the city, he works a double life, taking jobs that pay the bills and hoping to keep his daughter's braces and tuition within reach. Time is short and the stakes grow higher as his latest assignment demands more than skill; it tests his loyalties, his nerves, and his readiness to risk everything for the ones he loves. The clock ticks as danger closes in, forcing choices that blur the line between hunter and protector, life and impossible debt. He leans on a trusted partner and keeps his family close, trying not to let fear win. Family remains his compass.

Directed by J.J. Perry, Day Shift released in 2022 as a Netflix original. From an idea by Tyler Tice and Shay Hatten, it fuses urban fantasy action with comedy and high-octane set pieces, anchored by Jamie Foxx; its pace is brisk, its humor sharp.

Because it premiered on Netflix, the film did not have a traditional theatrical run and does not list a conventional worldwide gross. Netflix release figures are not routinely disclosed, so there is no box office tally to cite.

The movie sparked light chatter online mostly around its over the top humor, practical creature effects, and poolside action sequences. It contributes to the streaming era trend of genre mashups that mix horror, action and comedy, with a recognizable face at the center. Neon LA nights sharpen the action's punch.

Critics generally note the tonal blend works best in bursts, leaning on Jamie Foxx's persona to anchor the humor while delivering enough scares and stunt work. Themes center on family responsibility, the costs of danger, and balancing a violent trade with everyday life.