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The Broken Lizard comedy crew just dropped the official trailer for Super Troopers 3 on April 20, 2026. The cult-classic franchise returns on August 7, 2026, eight years after the franchise’s 2018 installment. Kevin Heffernan, Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske are all back for the mayhem.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Release Date: August 7, 2026 via Searchlight Pictures
- Director: Jay Chandrasekhar returns to helm the film
- Trailer Drop: Released today on 4/20, celebrating with timing
- Cast: All five Broken Lizard members plus Brian Cox, Nat Faxon, Chace Crawford
The Broken Lizard Crew Reunites for Comedy Gold
Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske return as the iconic Vermont state troopers in this latest sequel. The entire Broken Lizard comedy troupe wrote the film, bringing their signature prank-loving antics back to audiences. Director Chandrasekhar helmed both the original 2001 film and the 2018 sequel, making him the creative force behind the franchise continuity.
Brian Cox reprises his role as Police Captain O’Hagan, alongside newcomers Nat Faxon as Captain Todd Markowski, Chace Crawford as Baker Buchanan, and Andrew Dismukes from Saturday Night Live as Coy Burns. The ensemble cast promises comedy filled with high-speed chases and chaos.
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What’s the Plot About
According to the official synopsis, Farva’s over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister spirals into complete chaos. The troopers must navigate Thorny’s elaborate schemes to break up the relationship while simultaneously bringing down a new drug ring. The film balances personal drama with law enforcement humor, staying true to the franchise’s comedic roots.
The trailer showcases wedding-gone-wrong scenarios, high-speed vehicle pursuits, and the unmistakable prank-focused humor that made Super Troopers 3 a must-watch for comedy fans. Searchlight Pictures is distributing the film, the same studio that backed the original 2001 cult classic.
| Detail | Information |
| Release Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Distributor | Searchlight Pictures |
| Director | Jay Chandrasekhar |
| Runtime | 1 hour 40 minutes |
“Broken Lizard has been part of the Searchlight family for over two decades, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for another entry in the Super Troopers saga. Super Troopers has a way of making the absurd feel inevitable, and we can’t wait to bring audiences along on another adventure with these characters who leave a trail of joy and laughter, wherever their patrols may take them.”
— Matthew Greenfield, Searchlight Pictures President
Why the Wait Was Worth It
Super Troopers 2 released in 2018 and earned $32 million at the box office, proving the franchise still had commercial appeal despite mixed critical reviews. The original Super Troopers premiered at Sundance in 2001 and became an instant cult classic, winning the audience award at SXSW Film Festival. Eight years is a long time between sequels, but the franchise has always prioritized quality comedic storytelling over rushed releases.
The trailer released today dropped strategically on April 20, 2026, a date loaded with cultural significance for comedy fans and the film’s target audience. Chandrasekhar and his writing team spent months perfecting the script, ensuring fresh material that honors the franchise’s legacy while delivering new laughs.
Will Super Troopers 3 Become the Franchise’s Best Film Yet
Fans are already speculating whether Super Troopers 3 can recapture the magic of the beloved original while improving on the 2018 sequel’s reception. Early trailer reactions suggest audiences are excited about the expanded cast and fresh storylines centered around relationships and larger criminal enterprises. The wedding chaos plotline provides a strong comedic foundation for character-driven humor.
August 7, 2026 will tell the story, but initial momentum suggests Broken Lizard fans will pack theaters for this late-summer comedy event. The franchise’s ability to blend absurdist humor with genuine character moments has always been its strength, and everything in the trailer indicates this third installment learned lessons from what worked and what didn’t.
Sources
- Variety – Super Troopers 3 trailer announcement and cast details
- Wikipedia – Super Troopers 3 film information and production timeline
- IMDb – Official cast, crew, and plot synopsis
