Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
"He's going to need a vacation after this vacation."
On a sunny cruise ship built for monsters, Dracula and his devoted crew set sail for a carefree vacation that seems designed to recharge the clan. The Count crashes the onboard party with his signature mix of wit, bravado and a soft spot for his family, especially his daughter Mavis and her human... Read more
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About Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
On a sunny cruise ship built for monsters, Dracula and his devoted crew set sail for a carefree vacation that seems designed to recharge the clan. The Count crashes the onboard party with his signature mix of wit, bravado and a soft spot for his family, especially his daughter Mavis and her human husband Johnny. The Drac Pack trade spooky nights for poolside selfies, slapstick gags and a carousel of colorful characters who liven up every deck. As new crew members board and the voyage spirals into chaos, Dracula starts to fall for a charming ship captain whose rules threaten the peace of the monster family. The trip blends fantasy humor with warm moments about belonging and growth. The humor draws on classic slapstick, witty one liners and visual gags that target both kids and parents.
Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, Hotel Transylvania 3 keeps the franchise's fast paced gags and visual energy. The voice cast is led by Adam Sandler, with Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez and Kathryn Hahn; script by Michael McCullers and Steven Edwards, brightly executed.
Box office data is not provided in the available material. The film was released theatrically as part of a well known family franchise, but no worldwide gross figures are cited here.
Cultural impact comes from the continued expansion of the Hotel Transylvania universe into a sunny cruise setting that plays up monster humor for broad audiences. The movie stacks punchlines, colorful visuals and a steady rhythm that fans recognize, contributing to the franchise's playful identity.
Reception and themes focus on family bonds, acceptance and letting the next generation find its own path while keeping the fun intact. The film leans into friendship, vacation chaos, and the idea that even monsters deserve a little romance. It also hints at balancing tradition with personal growth.
What Viewers Are Saying
Viewers appreciate the fun and enjoyable moments in Hotel Transylvania 3, particularly highlighting its appeal to children with elements like the end credits song. However, some find the story predictable and lacking in originality, which diminishes excitement even for a kids' movie. Overall, audiences find it a solid and easy-to-watch installment, though character development beyond Dracula receives less attention.
Details
- Release Date
- June 28, 2018
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Rating
- PG
- User Ratings
- 4,631 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Country
- United States
- Collection
- Hotel Transylvania Collection
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures +2 more
- Budget
- $80,000,000
- Box Office
- $528,600,000
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Adam Sandler
Count Dracula (voice)
Andy Samberg
Johnny Loughran (voice)
Selena Gomez
Mavis Dracula (voice)
Kathryn Hahn
Ericka Van Helsing (voice)
Jim Gaffigan
Professor Abraham Van Helsing (voice)
Kevin James
Frankenstein (voice)
Fran Drescher
Eunice (voice)
Steve Buscemi
Wayne (voice)
Molly Shannon
Wanda (voice)
David Spade
Griffin (voice)
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
Written by: Michael McCullers, Steven Edwards