Murder Mystery 3 (2025)

Murder Mystery 3 (2025): A Chaotic Vacation Full of Laughs, Twists, and Unexpected Heart

After two globe-trotting adventures packed with corpses, conspiracies, and a surprising amount of charm, Murder Mystery 3 arrives as both a comedic triumph and a testament to the enduring chemistry of its stars, Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Once again, Nick and Audrey Spitz stumble into a high-stakes whodunit—only this time, they aren’t just solving the mystery; they’re fighting to save their own reputations, marriage, and even lives.

What makes this third installment shine is how it doubles down on the chaotic energy of its predecessors while deepening its emotional core. Sure, there are the usual slapstick chases, bumbling interrogations, and eccentric suspects—from a disgraced magician to a retired assassin-turned-cheesemonger. But beneath the farce lies something more human: a couple that, after years of disasters (literal and relational), are finally asking themselves whether the thrill is worth the trauma.

The film cleverly opens with the Spitzes attempting a "murder-free" vacation in the Italian countryside. Naturally, a body turns up within the first 15 minutes—during a vineyard tour, no less. From there, the story spins into a delightful spiral of betrayals, blackmail, and bombshell reveals that would feel at home in a classic Agatha Christie novel, if Christie had a Netflix subscription and a penchant for sushi explosions and alpaca-related plot twists.

Director Kyle Newacheck returns with a sharper eye for pacing and a firmer grasp on tone. Unlike the second film, which at times lost itself in exotic locales and spy-movie excess, Murder Mystery 3 feels more grounded—even when the Spitzes are dangling from a helicopter above the Vatican. The humor is snappier, the stakes feel real, and the emotional beats—especially a late-night heart-to-heart between Nick and Audrey about the meaning of commitment—land with surprising weight.

Sandler leans into the lovable fool persona with renewed energy, but it’s Aniston who truly carries the film’s heart. Her portrayal of Audrey as a woman torn between adventure and normalcy gives the film a much-needed emotional anchor. Their banter feels lived-in, their frustrations authentic, and their teamwork—messy but unwavering—remains the soul of the franchise.

Of course, not everything lands perfectly. Some jokes overstay their welcome, and a subplot involving a rogue Interpol agent feels undercooked. But these are minor missteps in an otherwise breezy, twisty delight.

Murder Mystery 3 is more than just another comedic caper. It’s a love letter to messy relationships, to couples who bicker, stumble, and sometimes lose sight of each other—but who ultimately choose to keep solving life’s mysteries side by side.

If this is the end of the trilogy, it’s a satisfying conclusion. But with this much laughter, suspense, and heart, don’t be surprised if Nick and Audrey find themselves chasing another killer sooner than expected.