“Daddy’s Home” is a comedic film directed and narrated by Sean Anders, portraying Brad Whitaker’s journey as he endeavors to assimilate into the family of his spouse Sara. His sincere efforts to be a devoted stepfather to her children take a turn when the kids’ biological father arrives, bringing complexities and triggering Brad’s fears of potential loss. However, the narrative shifts positively as Brad forms a friendship with the biological father, leading to collaborative co-parenting.
Featuring Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, and Will Ferrell, who also serves as a producer alongside Adam McKay, Chris Henchy, and John Morris, the first installment released on December 25, 2015, achieving box office success with $242.8 million. The sequel, “Daddy’s Home 2,” released on November 10, 2017, garnered box office revenue of $180.6 million.
With a five-year gap since the release of “Daddy’s Home 2,” fans eagerly await news of a third movie. The pressing question is whether another installment in the “Daddy’s Home” series is in the works. Let’s explore the details below to uncover the potential for a third movie.
‘Daddy’s Home’ 3: Renewed or Canceled?
As of the present moment, there is neither a renewal nor a cancellation for “Daddy’s Home 3.” While there is enthusiasm from the makers about creating a new movie, no official statements have been released. The lack of information may be attributed to potential delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in advancing the script.
In terms of ratings, “Daddy’s Home” earned a 31% approval on Rotten Tomatoes, while the sequel received a lower 21%. It’s possible that the absence of official updates could be linked to the comparatively poor ratings.
Despite this, the well-crafted comedy with clever humor has garnered a fan following, and audiences are eagerly anticipating news about the future of the “Daddy’s Home” franchise. Currently, no statements have been made by the cast or director. The next step is to patiently await official announcements.
‘Daddy’s Home’ 3 Expected Star Cast
Fans can anticipate the return of their favorite characters in a potential third installment of “Daddy’s Home,” and the original cast is expected to make a comeback, including:
- Will Ferrell as Brad Whitaker
- Mark Wahlberg as Dusty Mayron
- Linda Cardellini as Sara Whitaker
- Scarlett Estevez as Megan Mayron
- Owen Vaccaro as Dylan Mayron
- Thomas Haden Church as Leo Holt
- Hannibal Buress as Griff
- Bobby Cannavale as Dr. Emilio Francisco
- Bill Burr as Jerry
- Jamie Denbo as Doris
- Alessandra Ambrosio as Karen
- John Cena as Roger
- Mark L. Young as Dental hygienist
- Paul Scheer as DJ The Whip
- Billy Slaughter as Squidward tie
- Chris Henchy as Jason Sinclair or Panda DJ
- Reba Elizabeth Carston as Serendipity
However, it’s worth noting that Kobe Bryant, who played a role, won’t be returning after his unfortunate passing on January 26, 2020, along with his daughter Gianna.