The Hangover 4 (2025)

The Hangover 4 (2025) is the highly anticipated continuation of the iconic comedy franchise, directed once again by Todd Phillips and starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, and Ken Jeong. This fourth installment revives the “Wolfpack” for another wild adventure filled with chaos, humor, and unexpected twists. While previous films in the series focused on bachelor parties gone wrong or road trips spiraling out of control, The Hangover 4 takes a fresh approach to reinvigorate the franchise.
In this new chapter, the story begins with Alan Garner (Zach Galifianakis) celebrating a major milestone in his life: becoming a father. However, Alan’s eccentric parenting style leads to an unconventional celebration that quickly spirals into madness. Phil Wenneck (Bradley Cooper), Stu Price (Ed Helms), and Doug Billings (Justin Bartha) reunite to support Alan during this pivotal moment. The group decides to throw a low-key party to commemorate Alan’s new role as a dad—but true to form, things don’t go as planned.
The morning after their gathering, the Wolfpack wakes up in an unfamiliar location with no memory of how they got there. To make matters worse, Alan’s newborn baby is missing. The group must retrace their steps through a series of bizarre clues that lead them across multiple international locations—including Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro—encountering old enemies and new allies along the way. Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong) returns as both an ally and a source of chaos, adding his signature unpredictability to the mix.
Unlike its predecessors, The Hangover 4 introduces more emotional depth by exploring themes of fatherhood and personal growth while maintaining its trademark raunchy humor and outrageous scenarios. The film balances heartfelt moments with laugh-out-loud comedy as the characters reflect on how far they’ve come since their first misadventure in Las Vegas.
Critics have noted that The Hangover 4 successfully revitalizes the franchise by blending nostalgia with fresh storytelling elements. Fans can expect plenty of surprises, including shocking cameos and callbacks to earlier films in the series. Ultimately, this installment serves as both a hilarious standalone comedy and a fitting conclusion to one of Hollywood’s most beloved R-rated franchises.