Simon Bird Returns as Netflix Finally Makes The Inbetweeners 3 Official in New Trailer
Isha Sharma
Mon, September 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM UTC
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Netflix has officially announced The Inbetweeners 3 with a new teaser trailer. Simon Bird is returning as Will McKenzie for the long-awaited third film. James Buckley, Blake Harrison, and Joe Thomas will also reprise their roles as Jay, Neil, and Simon.
The Long-Awaited Return
The announcement ends years of speculation about a third film. The Inbetweeners first premiered on E4 in 2008. The sitcom followed four friends—Will, Jay, Neil, and Simon—as they navigated school life, dating, parties, and their numerous embarrassing misadventures. Its popularity led to two successful films, released in 2011 and 2014.
A Nostalgic Return
The Inbetweeners 2 marked the characters’ final major appearance together. Since then, fans have eagerly wondered whether the group would reunite for another film. Netflix has now made that reunion official.
Trailer Insights
The trailer offers a brief but nostalgic glimpse into the sequel. It immediately brings back one of the franchise’s most iconic elements: the yellow Fiat Cinquecento. The teaser opens with a garage door rising to reveal the car. The four friends then walk towards it, get inside, and Simon attempts (and fails) to start the vehicle multiple times before finally succeeding.
The trailer ends with a…
