Ice Cube and Nia Long to star in new Are They Gone Yet film

A third installment in the "Are We There Yet?" comedy franchise is officially in development, reuniting stars Ice Cube and Nia Long nearly two decades after their last film together. The project, titled "Are They Gone Yet?," was announced on June 22, 2026, and is being acquired by Skydance Sports.

Ice Cube will reprise his role as Nick Persons, with Nia Long returning as his wife, Suzanne Kingston-Persons. The new film's central premise sees the couple navigating life as grandparents, presenting Nick with a fresh set of comedic challenges. The script is being written by Chris Hazzard and Mike Fontana, marking their first work on the series.

In a statement, Ice Cube reflected on the franchise's longevity, saying, "We built something special with this franchise. Audiences grew up with Nick Persons, and now Nick's got grandkids. Time flies." He added that partnering with Skydance to bring the story to a new generation aligns with the mission of his production company, CubeVision.

The original "Are We There Yet?" was released in 2005, starring Cube as a bachelor who embarks on a chaotic road trip to impress Suzanne by transporting her two children. Despite mixed critical reception,...