Okay, let's be real. We all secretly crave a third Father of the Bride movie, right? Even if we won't admit it at family gatherings. Where would we even find it?
The Great Father of the Bride 3 Hunt
So, where IS Father of the Bride 3? Is it lurking on some obscure streaming service? Did someone bury it in a vault, never to be seen? Let's investigate.
The Streaming Services Suspects
Netflix? Nope. They have a lot, but not this gem. Maybe Hulu? Nothing there either, sadly. Looks like we're striking out so far.
What about Disney+? You'd THINK since Disney owns everything. But alas, no George Banks adventures to be found on Disney+ today.
The Rental Route: A Possible Path?
Time to check the rental route. Amazon Prime Video? Yes! You can rent the first two movies. But NO Father of the Bride 3. Rats!
Google Play Movies? Same story. They tempt you with the classics. But leave you hanging for the third installment. The injustice!
DVD and Blu-ray: The Old School Option
Okay, time to dust off the DVD player. Maybe the physical media gods will smile upon us. But even here, it's just Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II.
No Blu-ray miracle either. No sign of Father of the Bride 3. It's starting to feel like a conspiracy!
Wait...There *Was* a Father of the Bride 3 (Sort Of)
Remember that Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) short? The one on Netflix during the pandemic? It was a charity fundraiser.
Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley were all back! It was a Zoom reunion. Not quite a full movie, but it scratched the itch.
It answered the burning question: what if George had to navigate a pandemic wedding? Spoiler alert: it's chaotic and hilarious.
My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves!)
Okay, here it is. Maybe...maybe we DON'T need a Father of the Bride 3. I know, I know. Heresy! But hear me out.
The first two movies are PERFECT. They capture a specific time and feeling. Maybe a third movie would ruin the magic.
Think about it. Would a modern reboot with TikTok dances and avocado toast weddings really be...the same? I shudder to think.
Sometimes, the best thing is to leave a classic untouched. Let George Banks retire in peace. And just rewatch the first two movies (again and again).
The Real Treasure: The Memories
So, where can you watch Father of the Bride 3? Technically, you can't. It doesn't fully exist. But you CAN rewatch the first two and dream.
And honestly? That's almost as good. The nostalgia, the laughs, the George Banks freakouts. Those are the real treasures.
Maybe that charity short film is all we needed, something cute and short to scratch that itch. Let's just be content with that, shall we?
Besides, we can always imagine our own version of Father of the Bride 3. Who knows, maybe Matty Banks is now planning his own wedding. Now THAT'S a movie!
