Vince Vaughn Battles Himself in Time-Travel Comedy 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice'

The SXSW premiere of the big-budget action comedy features an ensemble cast including James Marsden and Eiza González.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:29pm

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In writer/director BenDavid Grabinski's time-travel action comedy 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice', Vince Vaughn stars as partners in organized crime, Nick and Mike. As their crime family celebrates the freedom of the boss' recently incarcerated son Jimmy, Mike sneaks off to rendezvous with Mike's estranged wife Alice, with whom he's been having an affair. Their romantic evening is cut short when Nick comes knocking from the future, needing to stop his present self from making a mistake that leads to Mike getting killed.

Why it matters

Marking a return to big-budget comedy for Vince Vaughn, the film features an ensemble cast that brings the laughs, despite the actor having the least comedic chemistry with himself in playing both Future Nick and Present Nick. The supporting cast, including James Marsden, Eiza González, Keith David, and Jimmy Tatro, carry much of the comedic weight, with González displaying excellent timing and emotional depth.

The details

The high-octane action sequences, featuring cool motion-blurred shots, provide pacing and extra entertainment value. While the time-travel plot is a bit predictable at times, it's fun to watch the dots connect and root for the good guys to get their happy ever after. Fans of Vaughn might enjoy the movie's double dose of the actor, but it's the supporting cast that makes 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice' great.

  • The film premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival on March 15, 2026.
  • The film is scheduled for wide release on March 27, 2026.

The players

Vince Vaughn

An American actor and producer known for his roles in comedies such as 'Swingers', 'Old School', and 'Wedding Crashers'.

James Marsden

An American actor known for his roles in films like 'X-Men', 'Enchanted', and 'Westworld'.

Eiza González

A Mexican actress and singer who has appeared in films such as 'Baby Driver', 'Hobbs & Shaw', and 'I Care a Lot'.

Keith David

An American actor known for his roles in films like 'They Live', 'Crash', and 'The Thing'.

Jimmy Tatro

An American actor and comedian known for his roles in 'American Vandal' and 'The Real Bros of Simi Valley'.

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What they’re saying

“Fans of the actor might enjoy the movie's double dose of Vince Vaughn, but it's the supporting cast of Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice that makes it great (it might have been a tad complicated to squeeze all their names in that title).”

— Glenn Garner, Critic (deadline.com)

“As a famous time traveler, whose name escapes me, once said, 'I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your dads are gonna love it.'”

— Glenn Garner, Critic (deadline.com)

What’s next

The film is scheduled for wide release on March 27, 2026, following its SXSW premiere.

The takeaway

While Vince Vaughn's performance as both Future Nick and Present Nick lacks comedic chemistry, the ensemble cast, led by James Marsden and Eiza González, delivers the laughs in this time-travel action comedy, proving that the supporting players can sometimes steal the show.