It’s time to get chocolate wasted again! Over 13 years after Grown Ups 2 hit theaters in 2013, Adam Sandler and his hilarious crew of friends are reuniting for Grown Ups 3, and this time the comedy is heading straight to Netflix.
Netflix made the official announcement on May 13, 2026, confirming that the long-rumored threequel is finally moving forward. Sandler is once again leading the pack as Lenny Feder, with the core cast set to return for another round of family-friendly (but still wildly inappropriate) laughs.
Just days ago, Rob Schneider shared a new selfie with David Spade on X, showing the two getting their wardrobes together and explicitly confirming their return for Grown Ups 3. The post has fans buzzing, as production is set to begin filming next week.
This marks a welcome homecoming for Schneider, who sat out Grown Ups 2 due to scheduling conflicts and a desire to stay home with his wife during her pregnancy. His absence from the 2013 sequel was felt by fans, making his return in the threequel all the more exciting.
Adam Sandler is teaming up with longtime collaborator Tim Herlihy (Grown Ups 2, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer) to write the script. Directing duties fall to Kyle Newacheck, who previously worked with Sandler on Murder Mystery and is also helming Happy Gilmore 2.
Kevin James (Eric Lamonsoff) has described the project as “pretty massive,” with Sandler teasing big plans for the story. Chris Rock is also expected to reprise his role as Kurt McKenzie, along with Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, and the rest of the extended “family.”
Plot details remain mostly under wraps, but early reports suggest the gang will head to Europe to spread a close friend’s ashes while proving they can still party like it’s 2010. Expect the usual mix of midlife crises, over-the-top physical comedy, celebrity cameos, and plenty of nostalgia.
No official release date has been set yet, but insiders point to a potential summer 2027 debut on Netflix—perfect timing for another feel-good, rewatchable family comedy.
This marks yet another big win for Sandler’s prolific Netflix era. Grown Ups has always been a fan favorite for its relatable humor about aging, friendship, and keeping that inner child alive—no matter how many kids, spouses, or bad decisions stand in the way.
