Bradley Cooper has sent the internet into a frenzy thanks to his latest update on The Hangover 4 potentially happening. The 48-year-old actor who played one of the main roles as Phil in the raunchy comedy trilogy opened up about the possibility of a fourth film in the franchise. As a result, this unexpected statement has reignited the buzz around The Hangover movies ten years since the last film. Let’s take a look at what he said and find out more about the potential project.
Bradley Cooper teases fourth Hangover movie
As of now, The Hangover 4 has not been confirmed by the makers of the previous films or its production houses. However, Bradley Cooper revealed that he would do The Hangover 4 in an instant while speaking on a podcast interview with David Remnick. However, he admitted that the franchise’s creators would not ideally pursue another installment.
Bradley Cooper says he'd do 'The Hangover Part 4' in a heartbeat! 🍻 pic.twitter.com/BK8qGO4jZe
— ArtistryCine (@ArtistryCine) November 26, 2023
The host had asked him if he would be open to doing a fifth Hangover movie to which the actor responded that he will have to do the fourth one first. The reason for his return would be his friendship with Todd Phillips who directed all three Hangover movies and his co-stars Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms.
Previous updates on The Hangover 4
A few years ago, other cast members have already addressed the possibility of The Hangover 4. Ken Jeong said that the cast knew there would not be a fourth film as soon as they finished filming the third movie in 2013. The actor shot to global fame as Leslie Chow from the three movies.
In 2021, Zach Galifianikis, who starred as the enigmatic Alan Garner, took a dig at the modern cultural climate’s increased sensitivity. He said that The Hangover 4 could indeed happen but it will become a Pixar family-friendly version of the adult comedy franchise.
Social media reactions
The Hangover movies have become all-time comedy classics and the first two films in particular have developed a cult following. So, it’s almost inevitable that Bradley Cooper’s latest statement on the fourth film potentially happening will create quite a stir on social media platforms.
We want hangover 4 and Rush hour 4 😀 please
— InSaN3Lee (@InSaN3Lee) November 25, 2023
miss the days when bradley cooper made dumb films like the hangover and the a-team
— Jayson (@rangerjayfilm) November 20, 2023
The adult comedy trilogy has collectively earned over $1.4 billion in the global box office. With all three movies directed by Todd Phillips, the iconic fictional ‘Wolfpack’ and their Las Vegas bachelor party misadventures have now become a cultural phenomenon.
As much as we don’t need another HANGOVER movie, the thought of Bradley Cooper making one now as an Oscar nominee is admittedly amusing. https://t.co/C2BkmB0mJC
— Adam Klay @NYFF (@AKlay19) November 25, 2023
Cooper believes Todd Phillips won't make 'Hangover 4', even though he would be ready for it.
— Ganchua Dave (@GanchuaD68102) November 26, 2023
Since the original movie in 2009, the Hangover star has evolved from being an actor to a well-respected director with A Star is Born and the upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic, Maestro, both of which he has starred in.
