Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
Dracula trades his castle for a cruise ship — and accidentally falls for someone who wants him dead.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation - Movie Information
- Original Title: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Genndy Tartakovsky
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 37m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 28, 2018 (Australia - PG), July 13, 2018 (United States - PG), July 27, 2018 (United Kingdom - U), July 16, 2018 (Germany - 0), July 25, 2018 (France - U), July 12, 2018 (Brazil - L), July 13, 2018 (Mexico - AA), August 22, 2018 (Italy - T), July 13, 2018 (Spain - APTA)
- Alternative Titles: Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation (AU), Монстрлар демалыста 3: Теңізге саяхат (KZ), Hotell Transylvania 3: Monsterferie (NO), HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 MONSTER VACATION (ZA), โรงแรมผีหนี ไปพักร้อน 3: ซัมเมอร์หฤหรรษ์ (TH), Hotel Transilvania 3: Monstrii in vacanta (RO), Hotel Transylvania 3 (US), Hôtel Transylvanie 3 : Des vacances monstrueuses (FR)
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, MRC
- Production Countries: United States of America
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation - Plot
Dracula, Mavis, Johnny and the rest of the Drac Pack take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship, where Dracula falls in love with the ship's captain, Ericka, who's secretly a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, the notorious monster slayer.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation - Trailer
See the Drac Pack set sail in the official trailer:
He's going to need a vacation after this vacation.
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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Genndy Tartakovsky
Main Cast
- Adam Sandler
- Andy Samberg
- Selena Gomez
- Kathryn Hahn
- Jim Gaffigan
- Kevin James
- Fran Drescher
- Steve Buscemi
- Molly Shannon
- David Spade
Writers
- Genndy Tartakovsky
- Michael McCullers
Producers
- Michelle Murdocca
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation - FAQs
What is Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation about?
The film follows Dracula, Mavis, Johnny, and the whole Drac Pack as they set sail on a luxury monster cruise. Things get complicated when Drac falls head over heels for the ship's captain, Ericka — who turns out to be a descendant of his oldest enemy, the legendary monster hunter Van Helsing.
Does Dracula find love in this film?
He does! Dracula 'zings' — the monster equivalent of love at first sight — with Ericka, the cruise ship's captain. The twist is that she's secretly a Van Helsing, making their romance one of the film's most entertaining and heartfelt storylines.
Where can you stream Hotel Transylvania 3?
You can catch Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation on Netflix or Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home, with rental options on Spectrum On Demand and Plex.
Is there a post-credits scene in Hotel Transylvania 3?
Yes! Stick around after the credits for a fun little bonus scene. It's a lighthearted moment that fits the film's playful tone perfectly — a nice reward for patient viewers who don't rush out of the theater the moment the credits begin to roll.
Who voices the main characters in Hotel Transylvania 3?
Adam Sandler leads the cast as Count Dracula, with Andy Samberg as Johnny and Selena Gomez as Mavis. Kathryn Hahn joins the fun as the new villain-turned-love-interest Ericka, and Jim Gaffigan plays her scheming ancestor Professor Van Helsing.
What is the age rating for Hotel Transylvania 3?
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation is rated PG, making it a great pick for the whole family. The humor and monster mayhem are designed to entertain kids and adults alike, with nothing too scary or inappropriate for younger viewers.
How did Hotel Transylvania 3 perform at the box office?
The film was a massive commercial hit, earning over $528 million worldwide against a production budget of $80 million. That made it one of the highest-grossing animated films of 2018 and a clear sign that audiences were still very much on board with the Hotel Transylvania franchise.
What movies are similar to Hotel Transylvania 3?
If you loved Hotel Transylvania 3, the earlier entries Hotel Transylvania (2012) and Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) are obvious picks. Beyond the franchise, The Sea Beast (2022) and Monster Family (2017) offer similar family-friendly adventure and laughs with a fantastical twist.
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