Get ready for a hilarious ride as the Broken Lizard comedy crew gears up to unleash 'Super Troopers 3' on the big screen! With a release date set for August 7, 2026, this highly anticipated film is sure to have audiences in stitches. But here's the twist: it's not the only comedy blockbuster hitting theaters that summer. Searchlight's 'Super Troopers 3' will be going head-to-head with Universal's 'One Night Only', directed by the talented Will Gluck, and an untitled New Line movie. Talk about a comedy showdown!
The Vermont State Trooper comedy is back with its beloved cast, led by the talented Jay Chandrasekhar, who returns to the director's chair and reprises his role as the iconic Thorny. Joining him on screen are the hilarious Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske, reprising their roles as the beloved Farva, Mac, Foster, and Rabbit, respectively. And let's not forget the brilliant Brian Cox, who returns as Captain John O'Hagan, alongside Marisa Coughlan and Ursula Hanson.
But wait, there's more! The cast is joined by some fantastic new additions, including Oscar winner Nat Faxon, known for his work in 'The Way Way Back', who takes on the role of Captain Todd Markowski. Chace Crawford, from the popular series 'The Boys', joins as Baker Buchanan, and Andrew Dismukes, a 'Saturday Night Live' alum, steps into the role of Coy Burns. The talented Hannah Simone, Iqbal Theba, Sakina Jaffrey, Jon Rudnitsky, and Lisa Gilroy also round out this star-studded ensemble. Plot details are being kept under wraps, leaving us all eager to uncover the hilarious adventures that await.
The 'Super Troopers' franchise has a rich history, with the first film being released by Fox Searchlight in 2001 after its acquisition at the Sundance Film Festival. It went on to win the Audience Award at the prestigious South by Southwest Film Festival, solidifying its place in comedy film history. A sequel followed in 2018, and both films were directed by Chandrasekhar and written by and starring the entire Broken Lizard group. Together, these movies have grossed an impressive $55 million at the global box office, all while keeping production costs incredibly low, under $15 million (before P&A).
And if that's not enough to get your comedy senses tingling, Disney has also announced the re-release of the second-highest-grossing movie of all time, the Russo Brothers' 'Avengers: Endgame', on September 25 of next year. This move sets the stage for an epic showdown with the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday', scheduled for release on December 18.
So, mark your calendars, comedy fans! 'Super Troopers 3' is coming, and it promises to be a wild ride. But here's the part most people miss: with such a star-studded cast and a rich franchise history, this film is sure to spark some heated debates and differing opinions. Will it live up to the legacy of its predecessors? Only time will tell. And this is your chance to join the conversation. What do you think? Will 'Super Troopers 3' be a hilarious hit or a missed opportunity? Let us know in the comments!
