(L to R) Nat Faxon, Paul Soter, Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Erik Stolhanske, Andrew Dismukes, and Kevin Heffernan in ‘Super Troopers 3.’ Photo: Patrick Harbron, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
In theaters on August 7th is ‘Super Troopers 3,’ the latest film from the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, which revisits the Vermont state trooper characters that helped them break into the mainstream movie world in 2002.
“The mustache rides, again. Again.”
Release Date: Aug 7, 2026
Run Time: 1 hr 40 min
With troupe member Jay Chandrasekhar (‘The Dukes of Hazzard’) co-writing and directing, the film is co-written by and also stars Kevin Heffernan (‘Sky High’), Steve Lemme (‘Open Water’), Erik Stolhanske (‘Undeclared’) and Paul Soter (‘Watching the Detectives’).
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Initial Thoughts
(L to R) Paul Soter and Steve Lemme in ‘Super Troopers 3.’ Photo: Patrick Harbron, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Even a loyal fan of the Broken Lizard team’s output across the last 20 years or so would be hard pressed to argue against the idea that they’ve had as many stinkers as moderate successes. Returning to one of their most reliable comedy-generating projects would seem to be a wise move, but affection for established characters can only get you so far, and the history of comedy sequels is littered with failures.
Script and Direction
Jay Chandrasekhar in ‘Super Troopers 3.’ Photo: Patrick Harbron, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
The Lizard team reformed to once again write this one, and it sticks to the basics –– madcap antics between the low-rent coppers who are still finding ways to entertain themselves on the rural Vermont byways.
This time around we have the dual driving plot of boisterous trooper Farva (Heffernan) meeting and getting engaged to Thorny’s (Chandrasekhar) sister, Surita (Hannah Simone of ‘New Girl’) and a mysterious new drug finding its way into their jurisdiction.
Mostly, though, it’s all an excuse to roll out versions of familiar gags as the gang squabble and lark about.
Chandrasekhar also sticks to the basics in terms of the directing, the low budget aesthetic rarely a problem for this lot.
Cast and Performances
(L to R) Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Sakina Jaffrey, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Iqbal Theba, Hannah Simone, and Lisa Gilroy in ‘Super Troopers 3.’ Photo: Patrick Harbron, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
The leads remain likable enough, but the strain is certainly starting to show as they wheel out some very predictable callbacks and one or two new ideas. Still, it’s rarely laugh-out-loud stuff.
Outside of the Lizards, the few chuckles come from Nat Faxon (‘The Way Way Back’) as their new captain (who the team haven’t really accepted) and their old boss, John O’Hagan (‘Succession’s Brian Cox notching his third tour of duty with the boys), as grumpy as ever.
Final Thoughts
Kevin Heffernan in ‘Super Troopers 3.’ Photo: Patrick Harbron, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Definitely one for the committed fans, and even they might find themselves sighing more often than giggling. The time has come for these cops to hang up their badges and guns, and we mean right meow.
‘Super Troopers 3’ receives 60 out of 100.
(L to R) Steve Lemme, Andrew Dismukes, Iqbal Theba, and Kevin Heffernan in in ‘Super Troopers 3.’ Photo: Patrick Harbron, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
What is the plot of ‘Super Troopers 3’?
When Farva’s over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister spirals into chaos, the Super Troopers must navigate Thorny’s schemes to break up the relationship, all while trying to bring down a pernicious new drug ring.
Who is in the cast of ‘Super Troopers 3’?
- Jay Chandrasekhar as Senior Trooper Arcot “Thorny” Ramathorn
- Paul Soter as Trooper Carl Foster
- Steve Lemme as Trooper MacIntyre “Mac” Womack
- Erik Stolhanske as Trooper Robbie “Rabbit” Roto
- Kevin Heffernan as Trooper Rodney “Rod” Farva
- Brian Cox as John O’Hagen
- Hannah Simone as Surita Ramathorn
- Nat Faxon as Captain Todd Markowski
- Andrew Dismukes as Trooper Coy Burns
(L to R) Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme in ‘Super Troopers 3.’ Photo: Patrick Harbron, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
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