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- The Hangover series has a loyal fan base and a potential fourth film could tap into the nostalgia factor and bring in audiences.
- Bradley Cooper is willing to return for The Hangover 4, but doubts whether director Todd Phillips would be involved.
- While The Hangover 4 is not confirmed, the possibility of a reunion is feasible if all four main cast members agree to come back for one last hilarious adventure.
The popular blockbuster Hangover series has been dormant since the release of the third installment in 2013, but will The Hangover 4 ever happen? Debuting in 2009 with the eponymous first film, The Hangover series concerns the "Wolfpack", a group of middle-aged men who find themselves in a zany situation after one of their friends goes missing in Las Vegas. Noted for its raunchy toilet humor and the brilliant chemistry between its main cast members, The Hangover was popular enough to spawn two sequels.
Each of the films in the Hangover series found a unique way to play off of the original conceit of the first movie, and they mostly excelled because of the character work of stars like Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, and Zach Galifianakis. With memorable pop culture moments that are still beloved today, it's clear that The Hangover has become a popular touchstone of 2000s history, and that sort of nostalgia could help drive The Hangover 4.
The Hangover 4 Most Recent News
Star Bradley Cooper spoke on the possibility of The Hangover 4, and his comments seemed to be good news for fans hoping for another sequel. Cooper played Phil Wenneck in all three Hangover movies and would apparently "do probably Hangover 4 in an instant". The first movie was one of Cooper's earliest hits, and the celebrated Hollywood actor went on to say, "because I love Todd [Phillips], I love Zach [Galifianakis], I love Ed [Helms] so much". Though Cooper would be a big piece, he also expressed doubt that director Todd Phillips would return.
The Hangover 4 Is Not Confirmed
The Hangover 4 is not confirmed and hasn't even really been seriously discussed as a sure thing. While actors have expressed interest, and fans have dreamed of it for over a decade, there is no official word that The Hangover 4 is a possibility. However, the overwhelming box office success of the trilogy and the inherent nostalgia factor also make a sequel logical if not practical. If more trilogy stars get on board, The Hangover 4 could become a reality sooner rather than later.
What The Cast Has Said About The Hangover 4
For a project that isn't even a sure thing, several of the stars of The Hangover have spoken about a fourth movie. Bradley Cooper cited his love of co-stars Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis, as well as director Todd Phillips, as his reasons for returning, and that sentiment seems to prevail. The movies have an inherent nostalgia factor which would see audiences returning in droves, and it stands to reason that that nostalgia also involves the movie's stars as well.
Zach Galifianakis wants The Hangover 4 to be animated, and the actor's ambitious plan to continue the franchise shows his love of the series that made him famous. While Galifianakis' plan might be a bit too ambitious for a nostalgia-driven legacy sequel, it does prove that he would be willing to reprise. In fact, the only way The Hangover 4 could work is if all four of the movie's main cast members returned, and it seems as if they are halfway there.
Where The Hangover 4 Story Could Go
The Hangover 3 was somewhat conclusive, and seemingly saw all the members of the Wolfpack settled into comfortable lives. However, The Hangover 4 could easily come up with a hilarious reason for the group to get back together. One of the main criticisms of the Hangover sequels is that they got repetitive, but the gang reuniting for one last romp would be a welcome return. The Hangover 4 could go back to Las Vegas, or see their oddball antics clash with the comfortable family lives they've settled into.
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The Hangover
- Summary:
- Three buddies wake up from a bachelor party in Las Vegas, with no memory of the previous night and the bachelor missing. They make their way around the city in order to find their friend before his wedding.
- Release Date:
- 2009-06-05
- Budget:
- $35 million
- Cast:
- Ed Helms, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Jeffrey Tambor
- Director:
- Todd Phillips
- Genres:
- Comedy
- Rating:
- R
- Runtime:
- 100 minutes
- Writers:
- Scott Moore, Jon Lucas
- Studio(s):
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Green Hat Films, BenderSpink
- Distributor(s):
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Sequel(s):
- The Hangover Part II, The Hangover Part III
- Franchise(s):
- The Hangover
