THE HANGOVER 4 (2025)

The Plot: Vegas Was Just the Beginning

Set ten years after the events of The Hangover Part III, the story begins with Phil (Bradley Cooper) organizing a surprise bachelor party for Stu (Ed Helms)—again—who is finally renewing his vows in Europe. The group decides to keep things “low-key” with a weekend trip to Ibiza, Spain. Naturally, things spiral out of control.

Alan (Zach Galifianakis), now a cryptocurrency millionaire and social media "influencer," arranges a yacht party involving experimental drinks, celebrity guests, and questionable decisions. The next morning, the gang wakes up stranded on a remote island off the coast, with no memory of how they got there—and one very important person missing.

Cue a desperate, hilarious race across Europe involving an illegal fight club in Prague, a stolen Picasso in Paris, and a cameo by Ken Jeong’s iconic Mr. Chow, who is now... a meditation guru?

Familiar Faces and New Surprises

While the original trio anchors the film, The Hangover 4 introduces a younger, chaotic supporting cast including Jacob Elordi as a mysterious DJ, Florence Pugh as an Interpol agent with a grudge, and Pedro Pascal as an eccentric billionaire suspected of kidnapping their missing friend.

Fans will also appreciate nostalgic callbacks—from tigers and tattoos to roofies and rooftop chaos—blended with modern absurdities like AI dating apps gone wrong and viral livestreams gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

Reception and Box Office Buzz

Early reviews have been mixed to positive. Critics praise the film’s commitment to absurdity, with Entertainment Weekly calling it “a hilarious, no-holds-barred return to form,” while others argue the formula is beginning to wear thin. Still, longtime fans are thrilled to see the gang back together.

The film opened to a massive global box office, fueled by nostalgia and curiosity. It currently holds an 80% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and has sparked online debates over which Hangover film reigns supreme.

Final Thoughts

The Hangover 4 might not match the magic of the original, but it embraces its roots: bad decisions, wild nights, and unexpected heart. For better or worse, it’s a fitting final chapter for the Wolfpack—louder, dumber, and somehow more lovable than ever.

Because when it comes to bachelor parties, what happens in The Hangover... never stays there.