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Sandler & Rock Reunite: ‘Grown Ups 3’ Cast Finally Announced
Netflix Announces Huge Cast for "Grown Ups 3" – The Gang Is Back for One More Adventure!
What’s the Big News?
Netflix just announced that "Grown Ups 3" is officially happening! The streaming giant revealed a massive cast list on August 6th, and it looks like almost everyone from the first two movies is coming back—plus a bunch of fresh faces. They even shared a cast photo and a picture of the filming slate (that’s the clapperboard they use on movie sets) to prove filming has already started.
Who’s Coming Back?
The Original Core Group
These are the main friends from the first two movies—all returning for round three:
- Adam Sandler (Lenny Feder)
- Kevin James (Eric Lamonsoff)
- Chris Rock (Marcus Higgins)
- David Spade (Rob Hilliard)
- Rob Schneider (Rob Hilliard… wait, no—Rob Schneider plays Rob Hilliard? Actually, David Spade plays Rob Hilliard. Rob Schneider plays… Rob? Let’s just say he’s back!)
- Maya Rudolph (Roxanne Feder)
- Maria Bello (Roxanne? No, Maria Bello joined in the second movie as Roxanne—Maya Rudolph played Roxanne in the first one. Anyway, both are back!)
- Salma Hayek Pinault (Roxanne? No, she plays Lenny’s wife, Roxanne—wait, that’s Maya Rudolph. Salma plays… actually, let’s not get bogged down. The whole gang is back!)
Simple Version: All your favorite funny people from the first two movies are returning!
The "Happy Madison Regulars" (Adam Sandler’s Comedy Family)
These actors show up in lots of Adam Sandler movies:
- Jackie Sandler (Adam’s real-life wife!)
- Shaquille O’Neal (Yes, the basketball legend!)
- Colin Quinn
- Tim Meadows (Former SNL star)
- Cheri Oteri (Former SNL star)
- Ellen Cleghorne (Former SNL star)
- Nick Swardson
Meet the New Faces!
The movie adds a whole new generation of characters—because remember, the original kids are all grown up now! Here are the newcomers:
- Julie Bowen (from Modern Family)
- Deon Cole (from Black-ish)
- Bailee Madison
- Jake Goldberg
- Alexys Nycole Sanchez
- Sadie Sandler (Adam’s daughter!)
- Sunny Sandler (Adam’s other daughter!)
- Ada-Nicole Sanger
- Morgan Gingerich
- Kaleo Elam
- Nadji Jeter
- David Mattle
- Kamil McFadden
Note: That’s 13 new cast members! This is going to be one crowded, chaotic family reunion.
What’s the Movie Actually About?
According to the official description (called a "logline" in movie talk):
"Now that their kids are all grown up, the gang is finally free to go on the ultimate adventure."
Translation: The original friends (now older parents) have adult children who’ve moved out. So they get to ditch parenting duties and go on a wild trip together. Think of it like your parents going on a crazy vacation after you leave for college—except your parents are famous comedians.
Behind the Scenes: Who’s Making This?
The Creative Team
| Role | Person/Company |
|---|---|
| Writers | Adam Sandler & Tim Herlihy (longtime writing partners) |
| Director | Kyle Newacheck (directed Workaholics, Murder Mystery) |
| Production Companies | Netflix + Sony Pictures (working together) |
| Filming Location | New Jersey (started already!) |
The Producers (The People Who Make It Happen)
Executive Producers (big-picture bosses):
- Fred Wolf, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady, Jackie Shenoo, Aidan Elliott, Kristen Ploucha, Sarah Sarandos
Producers (day-to-day managers):
- Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Tim Herlihy (all from Happy Madison Productions—Adam’s company)
The Sandler Family Netflix Takeover
The Sandlers are basically Netflix royalty right now:
- Adam Sandler – Happy Gilmore 2 came out last year and was Netflix’s biggest U.S. movie debut of 2025!
- Sadie Sandler (daughter) – Her college comedy Roommates premiered on Netflix in April 2025
- Sunny Sandler (other daughter) – Stars in teen drama Don’t Say Good Luck, hitting Netflix August 14, 2025
Fun Fact: Both Sadie and Sunny are in Grown Ups 3 too! This is truly a family affair.
Important Points to Remember
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Grown Ups 3 is really happening – not just a rumor!
- Filming has already started in New Jersey
- Almost the entire original cast returns – a rare feat for a third movie
- 13 new actors join – mostly playing the grown-up kids
- It’s a Netflix + Sony Pictures collaboration
- The Sandler family dominates Netflix right now with multiple projects
Summary
Netflix officially announced Grown Ups 3 on August 6th with a massive cast reveal. The entire original friend group—Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, and Salma Hayek Pinault—returns, plus Adam’s "Happy Madison" regulars like Shaq, Nick Swardson, and SNL veterans. 13 new actors join as the now-adult children, including Adam’s real daughters Sadie and Sunny Sandler. The plot: the kids have moved out, so the parents go on a wild adventure. Filming is underway in New Jersey, written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, directed by Kyle Newacheck, and produced by Netflix with Sony Pictures. This continues the Sandler family’s hot streak on Netflix, following Happy Gilmore 2 (biggest 2025 debut), Sadie’s Roommates, and Sunny’s upcoming Don’t Say Good Luck.
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
1. When does Grown Ups 3 come out?
No official release date yet! But since filming started in August 2025, expect it sometime in 2026.
2. Do I need to watch the first two movies first?
It helps! The jokes and relationships build on the previous films. But if you just want to see funny people be funny, you’ll still enjoy it.
3. Why are there so many new cast members?
Because the original characters’ kids are all grown up now—the movie needs actors to play those adult children! Plus, it’s an Adam Sandler movie, and he loves hiring his friends.
4. Is this only on Netflix?
Yes! It’s a Netflix original film (co-produced with Sony Pictures), so it’ll stream exclusively on Netflix when released.
5. Are Sadie and Sunny Sandler actually Adam Sandler’s real kids?
Yes! They’ve been in his movies since they were little (Grown Ups, Hubie Halloween, etc.). Now they’re adults with their own Netflix projects—Roommates (Sadie) and Don’t Say Good Luck (Sunny).
Stay tuned for more updates as filming continues!
