More than 13 years after the last film, the gang is officially back. Netflix announced the start of production on Grown Ups 3 on Thursday, August 6, 2026. They shared a cast photo on the streaming service’s Instagram with the message “The gang’s all back.” Adam Sandler himself marked the moment by sharing the reunion photo with a simple caption: “We missed you!”
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What We Know About The Plot
The third Grown Ups picks up with everyone’s kids grown up and moved out, so the adults “go on the ultimate adventure,” according to Netflix’s Tudum.
Starring Sandler and frequent collaborators out of his Happy Madison universe, the Grown Ups franchise revolves around a set of childhood friends who are brought back together as adults over the course of a summer vacation.
The majority of the Grown Ups cast is either expected or already set to reprise their roles as they head out on a European adventure.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Grown Ups 3 |
| Streaming Platform | Netflix |
| Director | Kyle Newacheck |
| Writers | Adam Sandler & Tim Herlihy |
| Production Start | July 6, 2026 |
| Production End | October 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Filming Location | New Jersey & Boston |
| Status | Now In Production |
| Release Date | TBC |
The Full Cast
More than 13 years after the last Grown Ups movie, Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, and Salma Hayek Pinault will return to the franchise for Grown Ups 3.
There are also a few new faces joining the franchise: Julie Bowen, Deon Cole, and Bailee Madison have signed on.
Returning Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Adam Sandler | Lenny Feder |
| Kevin James | Eric Lamonsoff |
| Chris Rock | Kurt McKenzie |
| David Spade | Marcus Higgins |
| Rob Schneider | Rob Hilliard |
| Salma Hayek Pinault | Roxanne Chase-Feder |
| Maya Rudolph | Gloria |
| Maria Bello | Sally Lamonsoff |
New Cast Members
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Julie Bowen | TBC |
| Deon Cole | TBC |
| Bailee Madison | TBC |
The Director & Creative Team
Newacheck, who helmed last year’s record-setting Happy Gilmore 2 for Netflix, is directing Grown Ups 3. Sandler and Tim Herlihy wrote Grown Ups 3.
Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Jack Giarraputo and Herlihy are producing Grown Ups 3, with Kevin Grady and Judit Maull exec producing.
The movie is being produced in partnership with Sony Pictures.
The Creative Team
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Kyle Newacheck |
| Writers | Adam Sandler & Tim Herlihy |
| Producers | Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Tim Herlihy |
| Executive Producers | Kevin Grady, Judit Maull |
| Production Partner | Sony Pictures |
| Studio/Streamer | Netflix |
Production Details
Multiple production listings indicate that filming is set to begin on July 6, 2026, and is scheduled to run for three months, ending by October 14, 2026. Netflix announced that filmmaker Kyle Newacheck’s forthcoming comedy sequel is currently in production in New Jersey.
Several filming locations have been listed for the shoot, including New Jersey and Boston.
Franchise History & Box Office Legacy
Grown Ups was released in theaters in 2010 and its sequel in 2013. Directed by Dennis Dugan, both prior Grown Ups films were released theatrically by Sony’s Columbia Pictures.
Centering on five boyhood friends reuniting after the death of their beloved basketball coach, director Dennis Dugan’s film surpassed $270 million at the global box office. It spawned a 2013 sequel that added Andy Samberg, Taylor Lautner and Patrick Schwarzenegger to the fray.
Franchise Box Office Performance
| Film | Year | Director | Studio | Global Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grown Ups | 2010 | Dennis Dugan | Columbia Pictures / Sony | ~$272M |
| Grown Ups 2 | 2013 | Dennis Dugan | Columbia Pictures / Sony | ~$247M |
| Grown Ups 3 | TBC | Kyle Newacheck | Netflix / Sony | TBC |
Why Netflix Is The Right Home
It’s been 12 years since Adam Sandler first inked his historic partnership with Netflix, and in that time, the beloved comedian has starred in and produced over a dozen different Netflix films and comedy specials, including two fantastic Murder Mystery films, and the long-awaited sequel to Happy Gilmore.
Netflix is the natural destination for the next film in the series, given that Sandler has been under a production deal with Netflix for over a decade, resulting in 10+ films and other projects.
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FAQs
Is Grown Ups 3 officially in production?
Yes. More than 13 years after the second film, production is officially underway on Grown Ups 3, with Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider heading back for the threequel.
Who is directing Grown Ups 3?
Kyle Newacheck directs. He previously helmed Happy Gilmore 2 for Netflix, which was a record-setting hit for the streaming platform.
Who are the new cast members joining Grown Ups 3?
New to the cast are Bailee Madison, Julie Bowen and Deon Cole, joining the returning core ensemble from the first two films.
Where is Grown Ups 3 being filmed?
Multiple production listings indicate that filming is scheduled to run for three months, with filming locations including New Jersey and Boston.
When will Grown Ups 3 be released on Netflix?
Plot details and a release date have not yet been revealed. Production is currently scheduled to wrap by October 14, 2026, with a Netflix release date expected to be confirmed in the coming months.
