Why 'The Hangover' Trilogy Crashed and Burned After Just Three Films

Why 'The Hangover' Trilogy Crashed and Burned After Just Three Films

When The Hangover roared into theaters in 2009, it revolutionized R-rated comedy with its outrageous premise and chemistry between Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis. The film's massive success – grossing over $467 million worldwide on a modest budget – made a sequel inevitable. Yet after two follow-ups, the party abruptly ended for the Wolfpack.What started as a lightning-in-a-bottle comedy phenomenon quickly became a franchise str…