Genre: Comedy | Buddy Adventure | Rumored Sequel
Whispers of The Hangover 4 continue to swirl among fans craving one last wild ride with the infamous Wolfpack — but is another blackout-fueled misadventure really on the cards for 2025?
Since The Hangover Part III wrapped up the saga over a decade ago, the cast has kept the possibility of a reunion alive in interviews and late-night jokes. Bradley Cooper has openly said he’d jump at the chance to rejoin the gang if original director Todd Phillips returned. Ed Helms has echoed that same sentiment, admitting he’d be game for “anything” if it meant teaming up with Zach Galifianakis and the rest of the original crew.
But there’s a catch — and it’s a big one. Todd Phillips, the mastermind behind the trilogy’s perfectly chaotic blend of cringe, shock, and heart, has shown no real interest in reviving the franchise. For him, the saga feels complete: the unexpected success of the first film, the massive follow-up, and the final chapter that brought the Wolfpack full circle.
Even Zach Galifianakis, the heart and unpredictable soul of the series as Alan, has made light of the idea that a fourth film might just not fit today’s world — or that maybe we’ve all grown up (just a little) alongside these once-hopeless man-children. He’s joked that the only way forward might be an animated family-friendly version, which feels more like a punchline than a real pitch.
Still, the trilogy’s legacy lives on. Few comedies have had the cultural impact of The Hangover — its absurd set pieces, quotable lines, and the unforgettable trio of mayhem-loving misfits became the template for modern buddy comedies that push boundaries while making you laugh until it hurts.
So is The Hangover 4 coming in 2025? For now, it’s all wishful thinking. The cast’s love for each other and the memories they created might keep the dream alive for fans, but without Todd Phillips’ green light, it’s a long shot. Maybe it’s for the best — after all, some hangovers are best left behind… while the stories stay just as wild in our heads.
Until then, the Wolfpack rides on — in reruns, memes, and every story we tell about a night that got out of hand. And really, isn’t that exactly what a perfect hangover should be?
