The Wasteland Reviewer

Super Troopers 3 (2026) Written Review

Is it the 2000s again and we are getting a new Broken Lizard film? Unfortunately, it is indeed 2026…but we do have a new Broken Lizard film! The crew is getting older and might not have the same pip in their step and they have a lot more wrinkles coming in but they are back in the saddle with a brand-new entry in their beloved comedy franchise with Super Troopers 3. A big case and loads of shenanigans (where we should totally go) is the right recipe for a Super Troopers film but this third entry has a fun new twist. It is wedding time for the gang…but not everyone is happy about it. Somehow the groom is Rod Farva…but the craziest part is his bride is Thorny’s sister. After saving her life when she is driven off the road by a psycho, Farva captures the love of Sarita. But Thorny will stop at nothing to see this wedding cancelled…oh and there is a case going on too.

Does Super Troopers 3 have a story worth bringing this franchise back to life? Honestly, this is a significantly fresher entry than the last with the wedding focus giving the franchise and characters new ground to explore. The actual case in the film (related to vandalized corn syrup trucks) is an afterthought and gets a little annoying when it begins to take center stage later in the film. Undercooked and not interesting enough for the screen time, it is almost as if this sequel could have gone without an overarching case all together with just focusing on the wedding and injecting some of the smaller shenanigans along the way. The wedding situation opens the door to all types of fun new places for the Broken Lizard crew including a Bachelor Party, the attempted sabotage by Thorny, and the culture clash of Farva and Thorny’s Indian family. One of the nice elements of the film is that each of the main five members of the Broken Lizard crew get arches to work with. Farva and Thorny’s are clear with Rabbit struggling with the new rookie who is stealing his spotlight, Mac is having a crisis of getting older, and Foster is spiraling after Ursula breaks things off with him. They might not all be the fresh subplots and one serious goes off the rails, but everyone gets something to do. A new captain with an Indian culture obsession and trouble getting respect from the guys, their former captain struggling in retirement, a new rookie (younger model), and a new electric vehicle add even more layers.

How does Jay Chandrasekhar bring these shenanigans to life behind the camera? This franchise will never be confused for having high artistic merit with a flat look, clunky effects, and uninspired visuals. But no one watched Super Troopers for the filmmaking. The laughs and heart are what bring the audience in. The humor is that classic Broken Lizard brand of comedy. Raunchy and sexual for sure with plenty of physical comedy and smoker comedy elements as well. The cultural comedy injected in this time is honestly quite fun and clever at times. The original film has great moments, but it was never a nonstop barrage of laughs, and this third entry has some of its own moments that fall flat. There are some elements of humor that fall flat real hard. The pacing is quite effective until the crime elements start pulling attention entering the third act and screech the film to a halt a bit. There is some solid heart here and there and you can tell this is a movie made by a group of friends just having a grand old time together (and that fun is infectious too).

What is the key to making these Broken Lizard comedies work? The Broken Lizard crew of course! Chandrasekhar has always been the anchor to this franchise and seeing him slowly losing his cool and going a bit rogue is run to see for Thorny. Kevin Herrenan has always been the most defined in his character work as Farva has always been THE character in this franchise. Getting to see him smitten and in love is a good bit of fun but you never lose out on the ridiculousness that Heffernan is known for. Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske are always their neurotic and fun selves as Foster and Rabbit. Steve Lemme gets the most spotlight of the three who is always committed to the bit (even if the one Mac is saddled with becomes quite unfunny and weird by the end). Hannah Simone is a fun addition as Thorny’s sister who matches Heffernan’s energy quite well. Andrew Dismukes is a solid addition as the new rookie and Nat Faxon gets some fun moments to shine as the new captain. Brian Cox drops in every so often and just brings that presence that an accomplished actor like he can. Chace Crawford and Jon Rudnitsky play the antagonistic delinquent brothers who give the crew trouble, and they play unlikeable and slimy quite well. Sakina Jaffrey and Iqbel Theba are an absolute delight as Thorny and Sarita’s parents and get the best moments outside of the Broken Lizard crew.

Was the return of the Broken Lizard crew worth the wait? Super Troopers 2 might have been a Canadian retread of the first film, but Super Troopers 3 is a fun new tale with that unique Broken Lizard brand of humor. Chandrasekhar and Heffernan lead the way but the whole crew get plenty of fun shenanigans. This third entry might not be the broadest appeal film for the month of August but if you enjoy this band of misfits’ shenanigans, they have plenty to offer. The uneven storytelling is certainly a shortcoming and not all the gags land, but it is a good bit of raunchy fun for your late summer enjoyment.