Streaming giant Netflix has officially greenlit a third feature film in The Inbetweeners franchise, with the four lead actors set to reprise their beloved roles. According to Netflix's official announcement, production on the project began in the UK on 7 September 2026, marking the franchise's return to screens after more than a decade away from cinematic releases.
Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas will return as Will McKenzie, Jay Cartwright, Neil Sutherland and Simon Cooper respectively. The trio of creators and original showrunners, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, are also attached to write and direct the new film, continuing their involvement with the property they developed.
What is The Inbetweeners?
The coming-of-age sitcom originally ran for three seasons on E4 between 2008 and 2010, chronicling the misadventures of four suburban teenagers navigating school life, friendship and the awkwardness of adolescence at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive. The show has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity in recent years, with clips circulating widely on social media platforms and introducing the comedy to audiences who missed its original broadcast run.
What happened in the previous films?
Two film sequels preceded this announcement, both produced by Film4. The 2011 instalment saw the friend group travel to Crete in Greece for a post-sixth form holiday, where they encountered far more chaos than anticipated. The 2014 follow-up reunited Will, Simon and Neil as they journeyed to Australia to visit Jay during his gap year, only to discover that his tales of lavish travels had been greatly exaggerated. Tensions emerged between the characters as they disagreed over whether to pursue cultural experiences or embrace a more hedonistic approach to their adventure.
Both films achieved significant commercial success. The first film set a record as the biggest opening weekend for a UK comedy at that time, while its sequel also broke box office records, cementing the franchise's appeal beyond its original television audience.
Who else might return?
While the four male leads have been confirmed, the involvement of other cast members remains uncertain. Speculation surrounds whether English actress Emily Atack will reprise her role as Charlotte Hinchcliffe, and whether Emily Head will return as Carli D'Amato. Industry sources suggest that producers are actively seeking to bring back Emily Atack for the new film, though no official confirmation has been made regarding the wider ensemble cast.
What did the creators say?
Beesley and Morris expressed enthusiasm about reuniting with the cast and characters.
We're going to work hard every week to ensure there are no problemos making this new film for humans,they stated, using the show's characteristic humour in their announcement.
What happens next?
Production is now underway in the United Kingdom following the 7 September 2026 start date. However, Netflix has not yet announced a release date for the completed film. The project marks the first new screen venture for the franchise since the 2014 film, ending a twelve-year gap between theatrical releases.
Netflix released a teaser video alongside the announcement, featuring the four characters reuniting in their iconic yellow Fiat. The clip shows the group attempting to start the vehicle, with Simon struggling initially before the engine eventually turns over, and they drive away from what appears to be a storage facility—a nostalgic callback to the show's comedic style.
