CHiPs is a film.
CHiPs is a 2017 American action comedy buddy cop film written and directed by Dax Shepard , based on the 1977 -- 1983 television series of the same name created by Rick Rosner . The film stars Shepard as Officer Jon Baker and Michael Peña as Frank `` Ponch '' Poncherello , with Rosa Salazar , Adam Brody and Vincent D'Onofrio in supporting roles . The film was released on March 24 , 2017 by Warner Bros. .