Marissa Cortez Wilson, a retired spy, juggles her new life as a wife and mother while secretly working for the OSS. When a villain from her past, the Time Keeper, threatens the world with a time-bending weapon, Marissa must return to action. She enlists the help of her stepdaughter Rebecca and her baby son, who are unaware of her secret life, to save the day. Together, they form a new generation of spy kids to stop the world from being frozen in time.

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its humor hit-or-miss. While some appreciated its return to the franchise's more family-friendly roots and the visual effects, many felt it lacked the charm and creativity of the earlier installments. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with many parents finding it enjoyable for younger viewers but less engaging for adults.

• Lacks the charm and creativity of the original Spy Kids films.
• Relies heavily on slapstick humor and simplistic plotting.
• Visuals are adequate, but the story and character development are weak.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a colorful and energetic, albeit somewhat nonsensical, adventure. While younger viewers often enjoyed the spy gadgets and fast-paced action, many adult viewers felt the plot was too silly and the humor did not always land.

The film features the first-ever use of the "Aura" camera technology, which allows audiences to see unseen phenomena like robots and spies in a new dimension.