Netflix greenlit Grown Ups 3

Netflix said on May 13 that Grown Ups 3 is in development, reviving Adam Sandler’s comedy franchise more than 13 years after the second film. The streamer announced the project during its 2026 upfront presentation and later posted details on Tudum, its editorial site. (netflix.com) Kyle Newacheck is attached to direct, and Sandler is co-writing the script with Tim Herlihy. Deadline reported that Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider are set to return alongside Sandler. The new film moves the franchise from Sony’s theatrical releases to Netflix, where Sandler has worked under a long-running production deal. (netflix.com) Tudum said Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Jack Giarraputo and Herlihy are producing, with Kevin Grady and Judit Maull serving as executive producers. Netflix has not announced a release date or a full cast list. ### How did Netflix announce the sequel? Netflix announced Grown Ups 3 during its upfront presentation on Wednesday, May 13, as part of a broader slate pitch to advertisers. The company’s official upfront post said the event was led by Amy Reinhard, Netflix’s president of advertising, and outlined new projects and programming updates presented that day. (about.netflix.com) Trade outlets including Deadline and TheWrap separately reported that Grown Ups 3 was among the new titles unveiled at the event. Tudum published a follow-up item the same day confirming the project and describing it as a reunion for Sandler and his co-stars from the earlier films. (netflix.com) The post said the movie “will be released on Netflix,” but did not include a premiere window. ### Who is confirmed to make the movie? Kyle Newacheck is directing Grown Ups 3, according to Netflix’s Tudum post and reports from Deadline and Variety. Variety reported that Sandler and Herlihy are writing the script, extending a partnership that also includes Happy Gilmore 2. (about.netflix.com) Deadline reported that Sandler, Rock, James, Spade and Schneider are set to return for the third film. Tudum, by contrast, said the cast “has not yet been announced,” while also identifying those five actors as the stars of the original 2010 movie. That leaves Netflix’s official cast confirmation narrower than the trade reports at this stage. (netflix.com) ### Why is Kyle Newacheck attached to this one? Kyle Newacheck has directed previous Sandler-Netflix projects including Murder Mystery and Happy Gilmore 2, according to Variety and Netflix’s Tudum post. Deadline said Newacheck’s deal to direct Grown Ups 3 follows that run of collaborations with Sandler. (netflix.com) Happy Gilmore 2 was one of Netflix’s recent Sandler releases, and Tudum pointed to the streamer’s broader Sandler slate by listing titles already available on the service, including Murder Mystery, Hubie Halloween and Hustle. Netflix’s decision to place Grown Ups 3 on the service extends that relationship rather than returning the franchise to a theatrical studio release. (netflix.com) ### What happened to the franchise before Netflix picked it up? Sony’s Columbia Pictures released Grown Ups in 2010 and Grown Ups 2 in 2013, Deadline reported. The first film grossed about $272 million worldwide and the sequel brought in about $247 million, according to Deadline; Variety listed the first film at $271 million worldwide and said it became one of Sandler’s top-grossing live-action titles. (variety.com) The original films centered on five childhood friends reuniting as adults, first over a July 4 weekend and later in their hometown, according to Tudum’s recap. The franchise also featured actors including Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello and Joyce Van Patten in the earlier installments. (netflix.com) ### When will viewers get more details? Netflix said on May 13 that no release date has been revealed for Grown Ups 3. Tudum said readers should “stay tuned” there for future updates on the reunion date and additional details, while the official post also stopped short of confirming the cast beyond the earlier films’ ensemble. (deadline.com) The next concrete milestone is likely a formal cast announcement or production update from Netflix, given that the company has already named Newacheck as director and Sandler and Herlihy as writers-producers. For now, the project remains in development with no release window attached. (netflix.com)