"Ricky Stanicky" is a comedy film that follows the story of three lifelong friends, Dean Stanton (played by Zac Efron), Wes (played by Jermaine Fowler), and Brendan (played by John Cena). These three have been pulling pranks and getting into all sorts of trouble since they were kids. But when one of their pranks goes horribly wrong, they find themselves in need of a scapegoat to avoid getting into serious trouble. That's when they invent the fictional character of Ricky Stanicky.
Ricky Stanicky becomes the trio's go-to alibi for any mishap or mistake they make. Whenever they need to get out of a sticky situation, they simply blame it on Ricky. Over the years, their partners and spouses become increasingly suspicious of this mysterious figure, and eventually, they demand to meet him. In a desperate bid to keep their secret, Dean, Wes, and Brendan hire a down-on-his-luck actor and celebrity impersonator to play the part of Ricky Stanicky.
The film takes a hilarious turn as the actor, who is more interested in partying and living the high life than in playing the role of a responsible adult, starts to cause chaos and destruction wherever he goes. Meanwhile, the trio of friends must navigate the fallout from their past mistakes and try to keep their relationships intact, all while dealing with the ever-growing chaos caused by their fictional creation. "Ricky Stanicky" is a laugh-out-loud comedy that explores the power of friendship, the consequences of deceit, and the dangers of hiring a washed-up actor to play a fictional character.