Ted 3 (2025) marks the hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt return of the world’s most foul-mouthed teddy bear and his best friend, John Bennett. A decade after Ted 2, life has changed — but Ted’s crude humor and chaotic charm remain the same. The film opens with Ted and John trying to navigate middle age in a world that has largely outgrown their kind of nonsense. John, now in his forties, works as a guidance counselor and is struggling to find meaning, while Ted has married Tami-Lynn again and is doing his best to be a responsible father to their adopted son, Joey.

However, as expected, responsibility doesn’t come easy. When Ted accidentally loses his job at a toy company for teaching kids how to swear, he and John find themselves on another misadventure — this time, a road trip from Boston to Los Angeles to try to get Ted’s “life rights” approved for a Hollywood biopic about his own life. Along the way, they encounter new friends, old enemies, and plenty of absurd situations that test the limits of friendship, decency, and good taste.

The movie cleverly balances outrageous comedy with moments of genuine emotion. Ted and John’s relationship is still the heart of the story, but there’s a new layer of maturity as both men face questions about aging, identity, and purpose. Ted’s struggle to be taken seriously as a father mirrors John’s fear of growing irrelevant, and their misadventures become a metaphor for growing up — even if they never really do.

Seth MacFarlane’s voice work as Ted is as sharp as ever, blending vulgar humor with surprising warmth. Mark Wahlberg effortlessly slips back into the role of John, showing both comedic timing and unexpected depth. The dialogue is fast, witty, and packed with the kind of pop-culture jokes and irreverent humor fans expect, while still finding new ways to explore loyalty and self-discovery.

Visually, the film feels fresh, with slick cinematography and clever CGI that makes Ted look more expressive than ever. The soundtrack includes nostalgic 80s and 90s hits, grounding the comedy in its familiar, throwback tone.

By the end, Ted 3 (2025) reminds audiences why this unlikely friendship works so well. Beneath the crude jokes and chaos lies a story about love, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond between two overgrown kids who never stop believing that laughter is what keeps life worth living.