Netflix greenlights Grown Ups 3

Netflix confirmed on May 13 that “Grown Ups 3” is in development, bringing Adam Sandler’s comedy franchise to the streamer more than a decade after the last film. The announcement was made during Netflix’s upfront presentation and in a Tudum post published the same day. (netflix.com) Sandler is co-writing the script with Tim Herlihy, and Kyle Newacheck is attached to direct. Netflix has not announced a release date or an official cast list. ### When did Netflix make the announcement? Netflix’s Tudum site published its announcement on May 13, 2026, saying “Grown Ups 3” was official and would be released on Netflix. (netflix.com) Deadline and other trade outlets reported the project was unveiled during the company’s Wednesday upfront presentation. The timing matters because it was Netflix’s first formal confirmation after months of speculation around a third film. The May 13 Tudum post said the “reunion date” had not yet been revealed and directed readers to return for future updates. That means Netflix confirmed the project’s existence, but not its production schedule, premiere window or plot. (netflix.com) ### Who is officially attached to make the movie? Kyle Newacheck is directing “Grown Ups 3,” according to Netflix’s Tudum post and multiple trade reports. Newacheck previously directed Sandler in “Murder Mystery” and “Happy Gilmore 2,” linking the new project to Sandler’s recent Netflix run. (netflix.com) Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy are writing the script. Tudum said Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Jack Giarraputo and Herlihy are producing, with Kevin Grady and Judit Maull serving as executive producers. ### Is the original cast confirmed to return? (netflix.com) Netflix’s own announcement stopped short of naming the cast for the new film. Tudum said plainly that the cast “has not yet been announced,” even while it recapped the ensemble from the first two movies, including Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade, Rob Schneider and Salma Hayek. (netflix.com) Trade reports diverged on how firmly to state returning actors. Deadline reported that Sandler, Spade, Schneider, Rock and James are set to return, while Variety said Netflix did not confirm casting news in its official announcement. Because Netflix has not yet published a cast list, the only fully verified point for now is that Sandler is attached as a writer and producer and the streamer has not issued official cast confirmations beyond the project itself. (netflix.com) ### Why is this film landing at Netflix instead of theaters? Netflix is the distributor because Sandler has worked under a long-running production arrangement with the streamer for more than a decade, according to trade reports. (netflix.com) That partnership has produced titles including “Murder Mystery,” “Hubie Halloween,” “Leo” and “Happy Gilmore 2,” and Tudum framed “Grown Ups 3” as another legacy Sandler property moving onto the platform. The first two “Grown Ups” films were released theatrically by Sony’s Columbia Pictures. Deadline reported that the 2010 original grossed about $272 million worldwide and that 2013’s “Grown Ups 2” grossed about $247 million worldwide. (deadline.com) ### What has Netflix not said yet? Netflix has not announced a release date, plot details or a start date for production. Tudum said only that viewers should “stay tuned” for the release date and that additional information would come later. The next concrete milestone is likely a cast announcement or production start notice from Netflix, Sandler’s Happy Madison team or Tudum. (netflix.com) Until then, the verified details are limited to the creative team named on May 13: Sandler and Herlihy writing, Newacheck directing, and Netflix distributing the film. (deadline.com)