Grown Ups 3 Teased by Kevin James: ‘Something’s Happening’

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The possibility of another installment in the “Grown Ups” series seems revitalized after an intriguing announcement from lead actor Kevin James. The initial two comedies, debuted in 2010 and 2013, garnered a massive fanbase due to James’ collaborative work with comedy greats David Spade, Adam Sandler, and Chris Rock. Given that it’s been over a decade since the last release, the prospects of watching a fresh “Grown Ups” movie in cinemas seemed unlikely.

Discussions have been held about the possibility of making a third installment of the movie, “Grown Ups.” Despite negative criticism from film critics (with only 10% and 8% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes for the first two films), fans have been drawn to the cast’s unique humor and wild actions.

Discussing only with TopMob during the promotion of his latest film, Guns Up, Kevin James hinted that there have been talks about a possible third installment of Grown Ups at Columbia Pictures, which is owned by Sony. Although he didn’t provide specifics, he did express optimism, saying, “I believe it’s moving forward—something is in the works:

As a devotee, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that someday we might witness the third installment of “Grown Ups.” Is there any fresh buzz or discussions going on about it?

I believe things have happened, and I’m optimistic about the future. I can confidently say that there’s still a lot of hope to be had, and something good is definitely on its way.

Before James mentioned it, talk among fans mostly revolved around Grown Ups 3 as an idealized prospect, with viewers expressing their wish for the series to carry on long after its last installment. Since the release of Grown Ups 2, both James and his fellow cast members have voiced their desire to further develop the storyline, but concrete news has been scarce.

The movie “Grown Ups” from 2010 follows five grown men, each at various life stages, who were once teammates on a basketball team. When their coach passes away, they reunite and rekindle their friendships. Three years later in “Grown Ups 2,” the main group resides in the same town and embarks on another adventure, filled with the trials of parenthood and encounters with past adversaries. Currently, both films can be streamed on Netflix.

When Could Grown Ups 3 Happen?

For years, there’s been a lot of excitement among fans and cast members about the potential continuation of the Grown Ups franchise. In fact, TV writer and comedian Tom Scharpling wrote an entire script for a third movie back in 2019, which he posted online and described as his best work ever.

The primary concern at present is understanding the availability of the main actors for future filming, and when production on Grown Ups 3 might commence, with a possible release date in cinemas not before late 2026 or early 2027 at the absolute earliest.

At the moment, Adam Sandler is actively promoting his upcoming sequel to the classic comedy, “Happy Gilmore 2“, which will be released on Netflix in about a month’s time. Additionally, he has a Netflix project lined up with George Clooney and Noah Baumbach. Furthermore, Sandler is set to collaborate once more with his partner from “Uncut Gems“, Josh Safdie, for another Netflix film that delves into the realm of sports memorabilia.

In another rephrasing, here is an option: The third installment of “Grown Ups” series would mark the first film not featuring Cameron Boyce, Sandler’s on-screen son, who sadly passed away in 2019 at the young age of 20.

The possibility of making a third installment of “Grown Ups” undeniably stirs up lots of enthusiasm among fans, as details like plot points and filming are yet to be finalized.

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2025-07-17 02:04