The Hangover Part II did not have the full support of my entire cast and crew." Liam Neeson replaced Gibson after being invited by Cooper, who worked with Neeson on "The A-Team", to take the part. Neeson, a fan of the first film stated, "I just got a call to do a one-day shoot on 'Hangover 2' as a tattooist in Thailand, and that's all I know about it". Gibson was reportedly furious over the decision. A source close to Gibson stated, "He doesn't understand why Mike Tyson, a drug user who turned his life around, was given a chance while Mel was kicked
The Hangover Part III million in North America and $249.8 million in other territories for a total of $362 million, against a budget of $103 million. The film grossed $3.1 million in late Wednesday night screenings, ahead of its wide-release on Friday, May 24, 2013. It was projected to earn $80 million in its first four days. The film ended up grossing $53.5 million over its first four days, including $41.7 million in its opening weekend, far below the $135 million earned by "The Hangover Part II" in its opening days. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 21% based on