Ice Cube and Nia Long return for 'Are We There Yet?' grandparent sequel

<p>Ice Cube and Nia Long are officially reuniting for "Are They Gone Yet?", the third instalment of the hit family comedy franchise.</p>

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<p>The mid-2000s family comedy boom is officially knocking on our doors again.</p>

<p>Nearly two decades after they first braved the chaotic waters of blended family life, <a href="https://iol.co.za/entertainment/whats-on/2004-02-04-ice-cube-back-in-barbershop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ice Cube</a> and Nia Long are officially locked in to reprise their iconic roles as Nick and Suzanne Persons.</p>

<p>Skydance Sports has officially acquired the rights to the third instalment of the blockbuster franchise, "Are They Gone Yet?"</p>

<p>The announcement marks a significant milestone for fans of the original films, which defined a generation of family-oriented cinema.</p>

<p>The production will be co-produced by Broken Road and <a href="https://iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/2006-05-30-ice-cube-attacks-oprah-winfrey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ice Cube</a>’s own production banner, CubeVision, alongside producers Todd Garner and Jeff Kwatinetz.</p>

<h2>The plot</h2>

<p>If you thought Nick Persons had his hands full dealing with two mischievous children in a ruined Lincoln Navigator or trying to manage a suburban fixer-upper with a rogue contractor, wait until you see what’s next.</p>

<p>The upcoming sequel shifts the family dynamic into a brand-new generational phase. Written by screenwriters Chris Hazzard and Mike Fontana, the story fast-forwards to the present day, dropping Nick and Suzanne straight into grandparenthood.</p>

<p>While specific plot points are under wraps, the title heavily implies that the couple's quiet retirement years are being thoroughly hijacked by a new generation of high-energy kids.</p>