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Adam Sandler Penning Third 'Grown Ups' Movie

Kyle Newacheck will direct the sequel from a script by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy after Happy Gilmore 2 delivered Netflix’s biggest U.S. film launch.

  • During its Upfront presentation in New York City on Wednesday, Netflix officially announced that Grown Ups 3 is in development, marking the first time the streamer has publicly acknowledged the project's status.
  • The original Grown Ups debuted in 2010, earning $271 million globally, while the 2013 sequel Grown Ups 2 grossed $247 million worldwide, establishing the franchise as a commercial powerhouse.
  • Director Kyle Newacheck, who helmed the Netflix sequel Happy Gilmore 2 last year, will lead production from a script by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy.
  • While Netflix has not officially confirmed casting, core cast members Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock, Kevin James, and Rob Schneider are expected to return for the threequel.
  • The project continues Adam Sandler's decade-long Netflix partnership, which has produced over 10 films. Tim Herlihy noted, "Definitely not sure we want to just be in the business of doing sequels to movies.
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Grown Ups 3 is officially happening, and Adam Sandler is involved.

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The A.V. Club broke the news on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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