Clash of the Thundermans (2026)

In an exclusive sit‑down, Jack Griffo admits stepping back into Max Thunderman for ‘Clash of the Thundermans’ feels less like a job and more like a homecoming. The actor, who first donned the cheeky superhero’s cape when the Nickelodeon series launched in 2013, says the new movie recaptures the magic that made the original a teen favorite. Griffo reflects on how the original run was his education: from age 16 to 20 he skipped regular school and college, learning and growing alongside the cast. “We didn’t have those formative experiences,” he tells MTN, noting the show was his real‑world classroom during those pivotal years. The latest chapter, he adds, pushes the franchise into modern territory while holding “the bar high” against its predecessor. The fresh tone and updated antics, he says, make the return feel both nostalgic and exciting, proving the Thundermans can evolve without losing their core charm. While no official word has been given on a sequel, Griffo drops a tantalizing hint that the team is “fully teed up for another chapter.” For fans who grew up with the superhero family, that could mean more Max‑filled mischief on the horizon.

When Clash of the Thundermans dropped on September 3, the 71‑minute sequel vaulted to the No. 2 spot on Paramount+’s Top 10 Movies Chart in a single day, trailing only the horror hit Passenger. Its rapid climb signals that even a modest, tween‑targeted superhero story can capture streaming attention amid the Marvel‑DC multiverse frenzy. The film centers on the youngest Thunderman, Chloe (Maya Le Clark), whose newly manifested enerkinesis—an ability to generate and manipulate pure energy—spills out of control. With no protocol for this rare power, the Hero League orders her sent to an elite boarding school, sparking a family split: Phoebe, Barb and Billy go into hiding to protect her, while Max, Hank and Nora side with the League, setting the stage for a full‑blown sibling showdown. Directed by franchise veteran Trevor Kirschner and penned by Jed Spingarn, Sean W. Cunningham, and Marc Dworkin, the movie reunites the core TV cast and adds Modern Family alum Ariel Winter as Cognita. Lead actors Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo also serve as executive producers, underscoring their long‑term investment in the Thundermans universe that began in 2013. Beyond the box‑office buzz, Clash of the Thundermans highlights the staying power of family‑centric superhero fare. Its sitcom‑style humor and relatable dynamics have resonated with viewers, prompting calls for a “threequel” as the movie remains a steady Top 10 presence. The success suggests that, even in a genre dominated by spectacle, a well‑crafted family story can still spark a superhero revival.