The Hangover 4
The first film, released in 2009, was a surprise hit, grossing over $460 million worldwide and winning the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It followed a group of friends, known as the “Wolfpack,” who woke up in Las Vegas with no memory of the previous night’s events and had to piece everything together in a chaotic and hilarious adventure.
Due to its massive success, The Hangover Part II (2011) and The Hangover Part III (2013) followed, although the sequels received mixed reviews. The second film repeated much of the first film’s formula, but set the chaos in Bangkok. The third installment took a darker, action-comedy approach, focusing more on Zach Galifianakis’s character, Alan, and his misadventures with Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong). Though it wrapped up the series, fans have continued to speculate about a possible Hangover 4.
In recent years, both Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms have expressed openness to the idea of returning for another Hangover film. Cooper mentioned in an interview that he would “probably do Hangover 4 in an instant,” largely because of his love for working with the cast and director Todd Phillips. Helms also shared a similar sentiment, stating, “I would do anything with those guys.” However, both actors acknowledged that Phillips is unlikely to return for another sequel. Cooper said, “I don’t think Todd is ever going to do that,” while Helms agreed, saying, “It is highly unlikely Todd would be up for it.”
Given Todd Phillips’s recent work on darker, more dramatic films like Joker (2019) and its upcoming sequel Joker: Folie à Deux, it seems unlikely that he would revisit The Hangover franchise. Additionally, the third film was designed to serve as a conclusion, bringing closure to the Wolfpack’s wild journey.
Despite this, rumors and fan-made trailers continue to circulate, sparking excitement among audiences who would love to see the Wolfpack back for another outrageous adventure. Unless Warner Bros. and Todd Phillips officially announce The Hangover 4, any teasers or promotional materials should be taken with skepticism.
