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 rolling with laughter. But here's where it gets interesting: it's not the only comedy blockbuster hitting theaters that month. 'Super Troopers 3' will be going head-to-head with Universal's 'One Night Only', directed by Will Gluck, and an untitled New Line movie. Talk about a comedy clash!
The original 'Super Troopers', released by Fox Searchlight in 2001, was a surprise hit, winning the Audience Award at the prestigious South by Southwest Film Festival. Its sequel, released in 2018, continued the comedic legacy. Now, the Broken Lizard gang is back, led by director Jay Chandrasekhar, who also reprises his role as Thorny. Joining him are the hilarious Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske, reprising their iconic roles as the beloved Vermont State Troopers.
The cast is further bolstered by Oscar winner Nat Faxon, known for his role in 'The Way Way Back', who joins as Captain Todd Markowski. Chace Crawford, from 'The Boys', and Andrew Dismukes of 'Saturday Night Live' also bring their comedic talents to the film. Additionally, Hannah Simone, Iqbal Theba, Sakina Jaffrey, Jon Rudnitsky, and Lisa Gilroy round out this star-studded ensemble. While plot details remain under wraps, we can expect more of the raunchy, hilarious antics that the Broken Lizard crew is famous for.
And this is the part most people miss: the financial success of the 'Super Troopers' franchise. With a combined global box office gross of $55 million, these films have proven that low-budget comedies can be incredibly profitable. The production costs for both films were under $15 million, making this franchise a true success story for independent filmmakers.
In other news, Disney is re-releasing the second-highest-grossing movie of all time, 'Avengers: Endgame', directed by the Russo Brothers, on September 25 next year. This move comes ahead of the highly anticipated 'Avengers: Doomsday', set to release on December 18.
So, movie buffs, are you excited for 'Super Troopers 3'? Will it live up to the legacy of its predecessors? And what about Disney's decision to re-release 'Endgame'? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! It's time to spark some friendly debate and discuss these upcoming cinematic treats!
