The Hangover Part II an exotic location. That's all I know". In January 2010, Phillips dismissed rumors that Zac Efron would join the cast of "The Hangover 2", though Ed Helms stated that Efron would be a welcomed addition, commenting, "I love that guy. He's actually really funny". In March 2010, Phillips denied reports that the film would take place in Mexico or Thailand stating, "I don't know. There's a lot of rumors. There was rumor also that it was going to Mexico or something and neither are true". Also by March, Galifianakis, Helms, Bradley Cooper, and Justin Bartha completed negotiations and signed deals
The Hangover Part III the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, and "Careless Whisper" by George Michael. In early May 2013, Warner Bros. moved the release date for "The Hangover Part III" to Thursday, May 23, a day before Universal Pictures released "Fast & Furious 6", in an attempt to beat the Memorial Day weekend rush. "The Hangover Part III" premiered on Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Westwood Village Theatre in Los Angeles, California. "The Hangover Part III" was released on DVD and Blu-ray, on October 8, 2013, in the US and December 2, 2013, in the UK. "The Hangover Part III" grossed $112.2