Production on Grown Ups 3 has entered its final stretch, and it has done so by crossing the Atlantic. Adam Sandler and the Happy Madison team have moved from New Jersey to Europe to film the international portion of the highly anticipated Netflix sequel, bringing the film closer to its release.
As we have been able to confirm, the Italy Unit began filming on September 21, 2026, and is scheduled to conclude its European scenes on October 14, 2026. The general production, which began on August 3 in New Jersey, will wrap up completely on October 28, according to the information gathered.
However, although the cast is enjoying the pasta and Italian landscapes, the film's plot actually takes place in a completely different location.
Turin is transformed into Paris for the film
Although several Italian media outlets have photographed Adam Sandler touring the city of Turin, in the Piedmont region, the production is not using Italy as a setting for Italy. Through the magic of cinema, the Italian locations are serving as a stand-in for France.
Local media such as Sky TG24 and Corriere della Sera—which note that the franchise is known in Italy as Weekend da bamboccioni—have documented Sandler's presence in Turin, while part of the cast has been staying in Milan.
City residents have been direct witnesses to this transformation. A recent post from the set summarized it as follows: Today, Turin becomes Paris. Another day of filming and the city center changes its appearance: a few set details and, for a few hours, Turin is transformed into the French capital. Hollywood continues to walk our streets.
Locations used in Turin
Filming in Turin has utilized several iconic landmarks in the historic center, including Via Roma, Piazza San Carlo, Via Duse, Via Principe Amedeo, as well as the areas around the Egyptian and Risorgimento museums. Before arriving in the city, the team also filmed scenes in the Aosta Valley region and in Sardinia.
Why the group travels to France in the plot
The official logline for the film reveals the following: Now that their children are adults, the gang is finally free to embark on the ultimate adventure. And, by all indications, that adventure will include encounters with alternative versions of themselves.
In fact, we can confirm that at the end of June, a casting notice was released seeking specific actors to play the French doubles of the main cast. According to the notice, the production was looking for fluent French speakers, aged fifty to sixty, with a physical resemblance to Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade, and Rob Schneider.
Cast and creative team of Grown Ups 3
The sequel is directed by Kyle Newacheck (Murder Mystery) and written by Sandler's regular collaborators, Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. In addition to Sandler, Rock, James, Spade, and Schneider, Maria Bello as Sally, Salma Hayek as Roxanne, and Maya Rudolph as Deanne are returning for this third installment.
When could Grown Ups 3 be released on Netflix?
With filming scheduled to conclude at the end of October 2026, all signs point to a release window between mid and late 2027 for Grown Ups 3. Netflix has not yet confirmed an official date or shared the first images of the film.
Frequently asked questions about Grown Ups 3
Where is Grown Ups 3 being filmed?
Filming began in New Jersey on August 3, 2026, and then moved to Italy, where the Italy Unit has been filming from September 21 to October 14, 2026, mainly in Turin, the Aosta Valley, and Sardinia.
Why is Grown Ups 3 filming in Italy if the plot takes place in France?
The production is using the city of Turin as a stand-in for Paris for filming purposes, temporarily transforming several streets in the historic center into French locations.
Who stars in Grown Ups 3?
The cast includes Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maria Bello as Sally, Salma Hayek as Roxanne, and Maya Rudolph as Deanne.
What is the plot about the French doubles in Grown Ups 3?
According to the casting notice released in June, the production was looking for actors to play French versions of the main characters, which suggests the gang will encounter their doubles during the film's central adventure.
When will Grown Ups 3 be released on Netflix?
Netflix has not announced an official date. Considering that filming will conclude at the end of October 2026, a release is expected between mid and late 2027.
