Harold Lee and Kumar Patel are back, and they’re gearing up for yet another outrageous adventure. The beloved comedy franchise ‘Harold & Kumar,’ which became a cult hit for its absurd humour, cultural resonance, and offbeat storytelling, is officially getting a new installment.

The original duo John Cho as the ever-anxious Harold and Kal Penn as the free-spirited Kumar are expected to return in the upcoming project. The new film will be helmed by the creative team behind Netflix’s smash hit ‘Cobra Kai’ Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald. According to a PTI report, Hurwitz and Schlossberg will also direct the movie, which is currently in development at Lionsgate’s Mandate Pictures.

The first film, ‘Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle’ (2004), became a surprise success and was followed by two sequels ‘Harold & Kumar Escape’ from ‘Guantanamo Bay’ (2008) and ‘A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas’ (2011). Together, the trilogy has garnered a loyal fanbase for its humorous, heartfelt, and often politically charged take on the American immigrant experience, delivered with a heavy dose of cannabis-fuelled chaos.

While plot details for the new chapter are under wraps, fans can expect the familiar mix of absurd misadventures, unlikely cameos, and the unique buddy dynamic that has made Harold and Kumar one of cinema’s most iconic duos.