# Kevin James Breaks 16-Year Tradition

> Kevin James' new movie role ends a 16-year franchise tradition.
- Title: Kevin James Breaks 16-Year Tradition · ScreenRant | Shortify
- Summary: Kevin James' new movie role ends a 16-year franchise tradition. Kevin James' Grown Ups 3 breaks a 16-year tradition set by the first Grown Ups film.
- Keywords: kevin james, grown ups 3, franchise, tradition, 16 years, screenrant, entertainment, culture, Kevin, James, Breaks, 16-Year
- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/kevin-james-grown-ups-3-set-videos
- Author: Rianna de Bono-Smith
- Published: 2026-10-04T14:35:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kevin james, grown ups 3, franchise, tradition, 16 years, screenrant, entertainment, culture
## Kevin James
Kevin James, a beloved actor and comedian known for The King of Queens and Adam Sandler films, is returning to a major franchise.
## Grown Ups 3
Grown Ups 3 is officially breaking a 16-year tradition set by the first Grown Ups film.
## Tradition
The franchise tradition was established 16 years ago with the first Grown Ups movie.
## Major Films
James has starred in major titles including Hotel Transylvania, Hitch, 50 First Dates, and Here Comes the Boom.
## Franchise Return
James is returning to the franchise after 16 years, ending a long-standing tradition.
## Key takeaway

Kevin James' Grown Ups 3 breaks a 16-year tradition set by the first Grown Ups film.