Grown Ups 3 is officially in production at Netflix. Filming kicked off in New Jersey on August 3, 2026, and is scheduled to run through October 14, 2026. The long-awaited comedy threequel reunites original leads Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider more than 13 years after Grown Ups 2 hit theaters.
The third installment marks a major distribution shift for the franchise, moving from Sony Pictures which released the first two theatrical entries to Netflix as a streaming-exclusive premiere on Grown Ups 3.
Key Production & Creative Details
The creative team pairs Adam Sandler with several of his most frequent Happy Madison collaborators. Kyle Newacheck takes over the director’s chair from Dennis Dugan, who helmed the first two films.
| Role | Confirmed Cast / Crew Member | Notable Credits |
| Director | Kyle Newacheck | Murder Mystery, Happy Gilmore 2 |
| Screenwriters | Adam Sandler & Tim Herlihy | Grown Ups 2, Happy Gilmore, Hubie Halloween |
| Producers | Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Tim Herlihy | Happy Madison Productions |
| Primary Filming | New Jersey (Woodbridge, Morristown) | Aug 3, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026 |
| Secondary Filming | Italy & Overseas Locations | Scheduled for autumn shoot |
Cast Breakdown: Returning Stars and New Faces
The core ensemble of childhood friends returns, alongside their on-screen partners and several high-profile additions. Rob Schneider’s return as Rob Hilliard is a key highlight for fans, as his character was absent from Grown Ups 2.
- Returning Lead Quintet: Adam Sandler (Lenny Feder), Kevin James (Eric Lamonsoff), Chris Rock (Kurt McKenzie), David Spade (Marcus Higgins), and Rob Schneider (Rob Hilliard).
- Returning Co-Stars: Salma Hayek Pinault (Roxanne Chase-Feder), Maya Rudolph (Deanne McKenzie), Maria Bello (Sally Lamonsoff), and Steve Buscemi (Wiley).
- Franchise Newcomers: Julie Bowen (Happy Gilmore), Deon Cole (Black-ish), and Bailee Madison (Just Go With It).
- Returning Supporting Ensemble: Jackie Sandler, Shaquille O’Neal, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows, Cheri Oteri, Ellen Cleghorne, and Nick Swardson.
- Onscreen Children: Younger cast members from prior films including Jake Goldberg, Alexys Nycole Sanchez, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Ada-Nicole Sanger, and Nadji Jeter reprise their roles, now playing adult versions of their characters.
Addressing Cameron Boyce’s Absence:
Cameron Boyce, who portrayed Lenny Feder’s son Keithie in the first two installments, tragically passed away in 2019. He will not appear in the sequel, and filmmakers have not yet disclosed how the script will respectfully address his absence.
What Is Grown Ups 3 About?
Netflix’s official logline reads:
“Now that their kids are all grown up, the gang is finally free to go on the ultimate adventure.”
According to Variety’s production report on Netflix’s comedy slate, this premise marks a clear thematic evolution for the series:
- Grown Ups (2010): Centered on five childhood friends reuniting after their middle school basketball coach passed away.
- Grown Ups 2 (2013): Followed Lenny Feder moving his family back to his hometown to be near his old friends.
- Grown Ups 3 (2026/2027): Transitions the gang into an empty-nester phase, sending them on an overseas trip to Europe to prove they can still cut loose well into their 60s.
Filming Locations & Release Projections
Principal photography began on August 3, 2026, with cast members spotted filming across Woodbridge and Morristown, New Jersey. Scene locations included Rod’s Steak & Seafood inside The Madison Hotel and local community spots in Woodbridge. As tracked by What’s on Netflix, production is slated to move to international locations following the US shoot, including Italy.
Netflix has not officially announced a trailer release date, runtime, or premiere window. Given that filming wraps in mid-October 2026, industry trackers project a potential Summer 2027 streaming premiere.
Franchise Context & Move to Streaming
The original Grown Ups earned $271 million worldwide in 2010 against an $80 million budget. Grown Ups 2 followed three years later, grossing $246 million globally now trun Grown Ups 3.
Despite mixed critical reviews, both films generated massive audience engagement and physical media sales. The move to Netflix deepens Sandler’s long-term partnership with the platform, following streaming hits like Murder Mystery, Hustle, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and Happy Gilmore 2. For box office history and audience tracking metrics on previous entries, see Box Office Mojo.
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