Get ready to laugh until it hurts—Super Troopers 3 is officially hitting theaters on August 7, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be the comedy event of the summer. But here’s where it gets controversial: Can the third installment live up to the cult classic status of its predecessors, or will it fall flat in a sea of sequels? Only time will tell.**
Searchlight’s latest addition to the beloved franchise will face stiff competition at the box office, going head-to-head with Universal’s One Night Only, directed by Will Gluck, and an untitled New Line film. It’s a bold move, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s the hilarious minds behind Broken Lizard. Jay Chandrasekhar is back in the director’s chair, reprising his role as Thorny alongside the original gang: Kevin Heffernan (Farva), Steve Lemme (Mac), Paul Soter (Foster), and Erik Stolhanske (Rabbit). And this is the part most people miss: These guys aren’t just actors—they’re the writers and the heart of the franchise, ensuring the humor stays true to what fans love.**
Returning to the fold are fan favorites Brian Cox as Captain John O’Hagan and Marisa Coughlan as Ursula Hanson. But the cast doesn’t stop there. Joining the chaos are Oscar winner Nat Faxon (The Way Way Back) as Captain Todd Markowski, Chace Crawford (The Boys) as Baker Buchanan, and Saturday Night Live’s Andrew Dismukes as Coy Burns. Rounding out the lineup are Hannah Simone, Iqbal Theba, Sakina Jaffrey, Jon Rudnitsky, and Lisa Gilroy. Plot details? Still under wraps, but if history is any indication, expect the same absurd, laugh-out-loud antics that made the first two films instant classics.
For the uninitiated, Super Troopers began its journey in 2001 after being scooped up at the Sundance Film Festival by Fox Searchlight. It quickly became a phenomenon, winning the Audience Award at South by Southwest. The 2018 sequel proved the comedy hadn’t lost its edge, with both films grossing a combined $55 million globally on a shoestring budget under $15 million. Here’s the kicker: In a world dominated by blockbuster budgets, Super Troopers proves that heart, humor, and a dedicated fanbase can outshine even the biggest productions.**
Speaking of blockbusters, Disney announced today that Avengers: Endgame, the second-highest-grossing film of all time, will be re-released on September 25, 2025, ahead of the Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Doomsday on December 18. But let’s be real—while superheroes save the world, it’s the Vermont State Troopers who’ll be saving our summer in 2026.
So, what do you think? Can Super Troopers 3 recapture the magic, or is it a risky move in today’s comedy landscape? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
