Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek
Growing old is mandatory, but growing up remains entirely optional. Grown Ups 3: The Grand Reunion brings the beloved Feder, Lamonsoff, McKenzie, and Higgins families back together for their most significant and chaotic milestone yet: the wedding of Lenny’s (Adam Sandler) eldest son, Greg. The entire gang returns to their idyllic hometown, but the dynamic has fundamentally shifted. The children who once caused mayhem at the water park are now adults starting their own lives, forcing the original “Grown Ups” to face the terrifying, uncharted territory of becoming empty nesters—and potential grandparents.
Adam Sandler reprises his role as Lenny Feder, who is frantically attempting to micromanage every detail of the wedding while grappling with a severe identity crisis. Terrified of being seen as an “old man,” he is determined to throw the “coolest wedding ever” to prove he is not out of touch. This leads to a series of disastrously funny attempts to incorporate confusing Gen Z trends, viral TikTok dances, and modern slang into the ceremony, much to his children’s embarrassment. Meanwhile, Kevin James (Eric) is dealing with a mid-life health kick gone wrong, trying to hide his secret snacking habits while pretending to be a fitness guru. Chris Rock (Kurt) attempts to rekindle the romance with his wife amidst the dust and noise of a never-ending house renovation, and David Spade (Marcus) finally meets his match in a woman who is just as wild, irresponsible, and sarcastic as he is.
The comedy escalates into pure absurdity when the bachelor party goes off the rails in classic fashion. What starts as a simple night out turns into a survival mission involving a misunderstood GPS direction, a terrifying run-in with a local motorcycle gang, and an accidental detour to a senior living community that parties harder than they do. Through the slapstick humor, physical gags, and friendly insults, the film delivers a genuinely heartwarming message about the enduring power of childhood friendship and the bittersweet beauty of watching your children grow up. They may have gray hair, bad backs, and reading glasses, but the summer of their lives isn’t over yet.
