Overview
- Production, which Netflix said began Thursday, is shooting in New Jersey with a schedule that runs into mid‑October and planned additional shoots in Italy.
- The streamer confirmed the return of the franchise’s core leads, including Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello and Salma Hayek Pinault.
- New cast members joining the ensemble include Julie Bowen, Deon Cole and Bailee Madison, and Netflix said the late Cameron Boyce’s role will not be recast.
- Kyle Newacheck is directing from a screenplay by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, with Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Jack Giarraputo and Herlihy producing and Netflix co‑producing with Sony; Netflix and Sandler shared a first‑look cast photo on Instagram.
- The move takes the franchise from Sony theatrical releases to Netflix streaming and builds on Sandler’s long partnership with the streamer and the franchise’s history of strong box‑office and streaming draws, suggesting Netflix will continue to lean on established Sandler properties.