The Inbetweeners 3 release date, Netflix cast, plot and everything we know

The Inbetweeners is officially returning for a third movie, with Netflix confirming that the original cast will reunite for a brand new feature film.

Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas will reprise their iconic roles as Will McKenzie, Jay Cartwright, Neil Sutherland and Simon Cooper.

Production is due to begin on Monday following months of speculation about the much-loved British comedy returning to screens.

When is The Inbetweeners 3 being released?

A release date for The Inbetweeners 3 has not yet been announced by Netflix.

The new movie is officially in production, with filming due to begin on Monday and further details expected as work gets underway.

The third film will be released on Netflix and will continue the story of the four friends.

Who is in The Inbetweeners 3 cast?

Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas are all returning for The Inbetweeners 3.

The four actors will reprise their original roles as Will McKenzie, Jay Cartwright, Neil Sutherland and Simon Cooper.

They played the characters throughout all three seasons of The Inbetweeners, which originally aired on E4 between 2008 and 2010.

The wider cast has not yet been confirmed, leaving questions over whether other familiar faces will return.

Emily Atack could potentially return as Charlotte Hinchcliffe, while Emily Head previously played Carli D'Amato.

What is The Inbetweeners 3 about?

Netflix has not yet revealed the full storyline for The Inbetweeners 3.

The film will continue the story of Will, Simon, Neil and Jay as the four friends reunite once again.

A teaser released alongside the announcement has already given fans a glimpse of the gang back together.

The clip shows the four friends getting into their famous yellow Fiat, with Simon struggling to start the car.

After encouragement from the others, the engine finally starts and the group drive away from what appears to be a storage unit.

Who created The Inbetweeners 3?

The Inbetweeners 3 is being written and directed by original creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris.

The pair were behind the original E4 sitcom and are returning to work with the show's original characters for the third movie.

Beesley and Morris said it had been "super fun" hanging out with friends again.

"We're going to work hard every week to ensure there are no problemos making this new film for humans," they added.

When did The Inbetweeners first air?

The Inbetweeners first aired on E4 in 2008 and followed Will, Simon, Jay and Neil as they navigated life as suburban teenagers.

The sitcom was set around the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive and followed the friends through their attempts to survive school, impress girls and fit in with their peers.

The original series ran for three seasons before coming to an end in 2010.

How many Inbetweeners films have there been?

The Inbetweeners 3 will be the third feature film based on the popular E4 sitcom.

The first film, The Inbetweeners Movie, was released in 2011 and followed Will, Simon, Jay and Neil on a holiday to Crete.

The Inbetweeners 2 arrived in 2014 and saw the four friends head to Australia.

Both films were backed by Film4, while the third instalment will now be released on Netflix.

Why is The Inbetweeners still so popular?

The Inbetweeners has remained popular with audiences long after the original sitcom ended in 2010.

Clips and memorable moments from the show have continued to reach new audiences on social media, while the two existing films have kept the characters familiar to another generation.

The return of Simon, Jay, Neil and Will will reunite the original four central characters more than a decade after The Inbetweeners 2.