Prepare to roll out the red carpet for the all-star comedy duo, Ice Cube and Nia Long, as they sign up for one more hilarious joyride in the third installment of the well-received "Are We There Yet?" comedy franchise. The upcoming film, playfully titled "Are They Gone Yet?" is generating tons of excitement among fans and critics alike.

If you're just catching up, the successful franchise was launched by Skydance Sports. It kicked off with Ice Cube, aka 'the ladies' man', starring as Nick, who sets out on a daring quest to win over the heart of stunning divorcee Suzanne, masterfully portrayed by Long. What better way to show he’s step-dad material than by orchestrating an unforgettable road trip with Suzanne's two kids in his swanky Lincoln Navigator? To his shock, he’s in for way more excitement than he ever expected. Thanks to its undeniable charm, the 2005 original was an instant hit with audiences, even securing the top position at the domestic box office and raking in a cool $97 million globally.

Audiences were also treated to a second helping of this delightful family chaos in 2007 with "Are We Done Yet?" where the lovebirds, now newlyweds, find themselves juggling their bustling blended family whilst locked into a comedic tussle with their contractor. This rib-tickler of a sequel didn't disappoint, earning a respectable $58 million worldwide.

The driving force behind the creative gears for the upcoming film will be the combined writing forces of Chris Hazzard and Mike Fontana. They have masterfully crafted a story for Nick that sees him face his greatest challenge yet – the world of being a grandparent!

The surprising appeal of the first two films catapulted the franchise into a successful sitcom on TBS, with Terry Crews and Essence Atkins embracing the lead roles. The sitcom became a household favourite, comfortably running for three seasons between 2010 and 2013.

"Are They Gone Yet?" comes to life under the careful production eye of Broken Road and CubeVision, featuring Ice Cube, Todd Garner, and Jeff Kwatinetz as the producers. The seasoned double-act of Ben Hurwitz and Lauren Gennawey will rise to the challenge as executive producers.

Watch out for the returning comedy champ Ice Cube, who is represented by UTA and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole. Garner, on the other hand, has tapped Patrick Knapp at Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson, & Christopher, LLP for representation.

News of this highly anticipated threequel first broke on Deadline. With the cameras soon to start rolling, grab your popcorn and get set for another comical adventure from this unstoppable franchise!