The beloved duo, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum), are back in action, but this time,
they’ve been promoted to lead a new undercover program: infiltrating elite colleges to bust high-profile cybercriminals who are hacking government systems through campus networks.
Plot Summary
The movie kicks off with Schmidt and Jenko being hilariously terrible at their new desk jobs in the FBI. When a sophisticated hacking ring begins targeting national databases, they’re sent undercover to investigate. Their mission: pose as professors at a prestigious university where the suspected masterminds are hiding.
- Schmidt becomes a quirky Computer Science professor, trying to teach coding while hilariously failing to understand even basic programming.
- Jenko, meanwhile, becomes a PE instructor, where his love for sports makes him an instant hit with the students.
They’re tasked with tracking down a genius hacker known only as “The Phantom”, believed to be a student running a secret cybercrime network.
New Characters
- Taylor (Timothée Chalamet): A mysterious, charismatic student who’s the top suspect. He’s either the mastermind or a misunderstood genius.
- Emma (Zendaya): A sharp-witted journalism major who teams up with Schmidt and Jenko, suspecting foul play on campus.
- Dean Miller (Steve Carell): The eccentric and clueless dean who provides the movie’s best comedic moments.
Twists and Turns
- Schmidt and Jenko discover that the hacking ring isn’t just stealing data—it’s planning a massive cyberattack during the university’s annual TechFest.
- Schmidt struggles to fit in with the nerdy students, while Jenko accidentally becomes the star player in a campus-wide dodgeball tournament.
- Emma turns out to be an undercover agent from another agency, working the same case, but her methods clash hilariously with Schmidt and Jenko’s chaotic approach.
Climactic Showdown
The movie culminates in a wild chase across campus during TechFest, where Schmidt and Jenko must stop “The Phantom” from launching the cyberattack. Schmidt hilariously hacks into a server (barely knowing what he’s doing), while Jenko uses his athletic skills to tackle the bad guys.
Ending
In a heartwarming twist, Schmidt and Jenko discover that their goofy partnership still works, even as they deal with more grown-up responsibilities. They’re offered a chance to lead a global undercover program, setting up potential sequels or spin-offs.
