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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

"He's going to need a vacation after this vacation."

Movie PG 2018 1h 37m 6.9 /10
Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky

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

6.9/10
from 4,631 ratings

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

Adam Sandler

Count Dracula (voice)

Andy Samberg

Andy Samberg

Johnny Loughran (voice)

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

Mavis Dracula (voice)

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn

Ericka Van Helsing (voice)

Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan

Professor Abraham Van Helsing (voice)

Kevin James

Kevin James

Frankenstein (voice)

Fran Drescher

Fran Drescher

Eunice (voice)

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Wayne (voice)

Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon

Wanda (voice)

David Spade

David Spade

Griffin (voice)

Director: Genndy Tartakovsky

Written by: Michael McCullers, Steven Edwards

Frequently Asked Questions

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation is available to stream on Netflix. You can also rent or buy it on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video.

Yes, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation is available to stream on Netflix.

Yes, you can rent on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video or buy on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video.

With a rating of 6.9/10 from 4,631 viewers, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation is considered decent by viewers and may be worth checking out.

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...

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation stars Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kathryn Hahn, and Jim Gaffigan.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation was directed by Genndy Tartakovsky.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation was released on June 28, 2018.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation is a Animation, Comedy, Family, and Fantasy film.

Adam Sandler's Count Dracula falls for Ericka, the ship's captain. Ericka is secretly a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, which complicates Dracula's vacation romance.

Kathryn Hahn voices Ericka Van Helsing. Ericka is the ship's captain on the Monster Cruise Ship in the movie.

The Drac Pack's vacation takes place on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship. The cruise serves as the main setting for most of the story.

Yes, Hotel Transylvania 3 is the third installment in the Hotel Transylvania film series. The films follow Dracula and his friends on spooky, lighthearted adventures.