It has been over a decade since we first checked into the chaotic, heartwarming, and lion-filled family suite at South Africa’s “Giraffe with a Broken Neck” hotel. Blended (2014)—directed by Frank Coraci and starring the iconic duo of Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore—wasn’t a critical darling, but it found its audience. It was the third collaboration between the pair after The Wedding Singer (1998) and 50 First Dates (2004), and fans have been clamoring for a fourth.
If Blended 2 happens, here is the most credible plot rumor circulating:
We will see Blended 2 announced by the end of 2026 for a 2027 release, likely on Netflix. blended 2 full movie
The kids don’t want to go on another “blended” family trip. The rumor is that Jim wins a “second honeymoon” to a luxury resort in Costa Rica or Thailand . The twist? The kids secretly invite their respective biological other parents (the ex-spouses) to crash the vacation.
But what about a direct sequel? Is Blended 2 actually happening? After years of rumors, here is the most detailed breakdown of the potential plot, cast, and current status. For years, both Sandler and Barrymore have been asked about a follow-up. In late 2025, Drew Barrymore mentioned on her talk show that she and Sandler had “kicked around an idea” over text message. That single comment sent the internet into a frenzy. It has been over a decade since we
The biggest hurdle is . Sandler is currently prepping Happy Gilmore 2 for Netflix, while Barrymore is focused on her daytime talk show. However, both have said a Blended sequel would be a "passion project."
A Blended 2 could work if it follows the 50 First Dates model—same chemistry, totally new location, higher stakes. We want to see Sandler and Barrymore navigate a family of seven (plus exes) stuck on a zip-line or lost in a jungle. If Blended 2 happens, here is the most
Frank Coraci, the original director, told Collider last year: “There’s a script. It’s very funny. It deals with the kids being older and the parents trying to re-find their spark. It just needs a green light.” Here’s the thing about Blended : It wasn’t trying to be Citizen Kane . It was a warm, silly, slightly crude, but genuinely heartfelt movie about the chaos of modern family life. It had more emotional intelligence than critics gave it credit for (that scene on the bus with the daughters? Tissues).
