After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that a new The Inbetweeners movie is officially on the way.
On Monday, 7 September, Netflix dropped a 40-second teaser for The Inbetweeners 3, which the streamer described as “a continuation of the hugely popular sitcom and its two record-breaking films.”
The new sequel, which began production on Monday, will pick up more than 12 years after the last big-screen instalment, which saw the gang head to Australia.
The film was first confirmed back in October 2025 by creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, however, no details on the cast had been revealed, leading some fans to wonder if the roles would be recast.
Here’s everything we know about the latest instalment in the beloved hit comedy franchise.
Who is confirmed to star?
The streaming giant announced that the four main actors, Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas would return to their characters of WIll McKenzie, Jay Cartwright, Neil Sutherland and Simon Cooper.
Netflix has dropped a 40-second teaser for The Inbetweeners 3
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In the new trailer, the four enter Simon’s iconic 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Hawaii edition car, which he was given by his parents at the start of season one and featured in some of the show’s most memorable scenes.
After multiple attempts by Simon to start the ignition in the teaser clip, the four finally drive away in the battered and dust-covered car. The number three can be seen written in the dust on the rear window.
“Fans will already be delighted that the four main leads are returning as there was concern that a reboot might see new, younger actors cast in the roles of the lads, who were all supposed to be teenagers in the show,” an insider told The Sun ahead of the official confirmation.
Blake Harrison, left to right, Simon Bird, James Buckley and Joe Thomas will reprise their roles in the film
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It is currently unconfirmed whether supporting actors such as Emily Atack, who played Charlotte Hinchcliffe, will return.
Her character was also not included in the second movie, raising doubts about a potential comeback.
However, bosses at the streaming giant are “desperate” to get the actor, now starring in popular series Rivals, back on board.
Emily Atack has not been confirmed to return
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Speaking to The Sun in July, an insider claimed: “The creators of the show have written the script and are ready to roll, but Emily is one of the missing pieces in the project they’re keen to get in place.”
It described Atack’s potential return as “the cherry on the Inbetweeners cake”.
There is also no mention yet of Emily Head reprising her role as Carli D’Amato, nor Greg Davies as Mr Gilbert.
What will the movie be about?
The newly released teaser has revealed no clues as to what the upcoming movie could be about, though if the return of Simon’s battered yellow car is anything to go by, there will be plenty of chaotic antics akin to their teenage days.
The caption for the teaser simply read: “Ooh, Netflix friends,” a reference to the iconic “Ooh, friend,” joke used throughout the series.
It comes over 12 years since the gang’s last silver screen adventure
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Fans can hopefully expect more foul-mouthed and cringe-inducing humour, for which the show has become synonymous.
In February, Buckley, who plays Jay Cartwright, said that any future revival or continuation of the show must not be watered down for modern audiences.
“I think the temperature at the moment is that people would like an Inbetweeners,” he said.
“It would release some sort of pressure. Just make sure we keep all that silly, disgusting humour. That’s what I assume people would want.”
The film was first confirmed back in October 2025
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Who is behind the camera?
The Inbetweeners creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris will also return to write and direct the latest instalment.
The pair said: “It’s been super-fun hanging out with our friends again, and we’re going to work hard every week to ensure there are no problemos making this new film for humans.”
It will be produced by Claire Jones alongside Banijay’s Patrick Holland and Fudge Park Production’s Mark Lesbirel. Caroline Levy, Caroline Leddy, Phil Gilbert, Suzanne Knight, Tom Jordan, Farhana Bhula (for Film4), Morris and Beesley will serve as executive producers.
When will the film be released?
No official release date has been confirmed; however, it is anticipated that the film will drop in 2027.
Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas, Simon Bird and James Buckley attending the premiere of The Inbetweeners 2
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The upcoming movie comes eight years after 2019’s special episode: Fwends Reunited, which saw the gang reunited 10 years after the show debuted.
Here’s hoping the third feature film receives a warmer reception than the special, which was slammed by many as “shambolic” and “awkward”, with many pointing out that the cast looked like they did not want to be there.
Buckley later admitted that doing the anniversary special, which was hosted by Jimmy Carr, was a mistake.
