Full Breakdown
Ice Cube and Nia Long Reunite for Third “Are We There Yet?” Film “Are They Gone Yet?” in Early Development
6/23/2026, 12:47:02 AM
Third Installment Announced
Ice Cube and Nia Long are returning as Nick Persons and Suzanne Kingston for a third entry in the “Are We There Yet?” franchise, now titled “Are They Gone Yet?” The project entered early development after Skydance Sports acquired the property. Writers Chris Hazzard and Mike Fontana are attached, and production is being handled by Broken Road and CubeVision. No release date or director has been announced.
Franchise History and Past Performance
The original road-comedy *Are We There Yet?* (2005) introduced a bachelor-turned-step-dad who drives Suzanne’s children, Lindsey and Kevin, across the country in a Lincoln Navigator. It opened at No. 1 domestically and earned $97 million worldwide. Its 2007 sequel *Are We Done Yet?* followed the newly-wed couple’s suburban life and grossed $58 million worldwide, bringing the two films’ combined box-office to over $156 million. The success prompted a TBS sitcom (2010-2013) starring Terry Crews and Essence Atkins that ran three seasons.
Key Figures and Production Team
- Ice Cube – lead actor (Nick Persons) and producer (CubeVision)
- Nia Long – lead actress (Suzanne Kingston)
- Chris Hazzard & Mike Fontana – screenwriters
- Todd Garner & Jeff Kwatinetz – producers (Broken Road)
- Ben Hurwitz & Lauren Gennawey – executive producers
- Skydance Sports – rights holder and development partner
Representations: Ice Cube is represented by UTA and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole; Garner by Goodman Genow Schenkman Smelkinson & Christopher, LLP.
Data & Statistics
- Original film (2005): $97 M worldwide, top domestic opening.
- Sequel (2007): $58 M worldwide.
- Combined theatrical earnings: >$156 M worldwide.
- Television adaptation: 3-season run (2010-2013) on TBS.
Official Statements & Responses
Ice Cube emphasized the franchise’s longevity, noting that audiences who grew up with Nick Persons are now seeing the character confront grand-parenthood. He described the partnership with Skydance as a strategic move for CubeVision to reach a new generation, expressing excitement about the project’s potential. No public comment from Nia Long was included in the source material.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on whether original child actors Aleisha Allen (Lindsey) and Philip Daniel Bolden (Kevin) will reprise their roles; the current status is unspecified. Additionally, the director’s identity, production schedule, and release window remain unannounced.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We built something special with this franchise.” — Ice Cube, Actor/Producer (CubeVision)
- “Time flies.” — Ice Cube, Actor/Producer (CubeVision)
- “Partnering with Skydance to bring this story to a new generation is exactly the kind of move CubeVision was built for, and I am excited for the new partnership.” — Ice Cube, Actor/Producer (CubeVision)
- “lots of fond memories from this project,” — Aleisha Allen, Actress (originally Lindsey)
- “Thank you SO much for watching for all these, many, years and for sharing in the joys of this nostalgia with me. ? (Y'all getting old ??).” — Aleisha Allen, Actress
What’s Next
The screenplay is in the writing phase, with Skydance Sports overseeing development. Production companies anticipate casting decisions and a director attachment later in 2026, followed by a tentative filming schedule. Updates on a release date or distribution partner are expected as the project progresses.
