Murder Mystery 3 picks up with Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston) now running their own struggling private detective agency in New York. After the events of the previous films, they’re desperate for a big case to save their business. Their luck changes when they’re invited to a lavish wedding on a private island in the Mediterranean, hosted by a mysterious billionaire art collector.
The festivities take a dark turn when the groom is found dead in his suite, and the priceless family heirloom—a diamond-encrusted Fabergé egg—goes missing. The Spitzes are immediately drawn into the investigation, facing suspicion from the eccentric wedding guests, including a disgraced French countess, a tech mogul, and a washed-up rock star. As the body count rises, Nick and Audrey must use their wit and unconventional methods to unravel a tangled web of secrets, betrayals, and hidden motives.
The climax reveals that the killer is the bride’s childhood friend, who orchestrated the murder to cover up a decades-old art theft. In a thrilling chase through the island’s ancient catacombs, the Spitzes outsmart the culprit, recover the stolen egg, and clear their names. The film ends with Nick and Audrey finally gaining fame as world-class detectives, setting up potential future adventures.
Production Budget and Financials:
Murder Mystery 3 reportedly had a production budget of around $80 million, reflecting its international locations, ensemble cast, and high-octane action sequences. Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, both producers, commanded significant salaries, with Sandler earning an estimated $25 million and Aniston around $15 million for their roles and production involvement.
The film is expected to generate substantial income through its Netflix release, with early projections suggesting a net worth/income of $150 million within the first year, factoring in global streaming rights, merchandising, and potential spin-offs. This figure does not include any website revenue or external promotional deals, focusing solely on direct film-related earnings.
