Tubi Greenlights 'Sidelined 3' With Original Cast Set to Return

The streaming platform Tubi has officially greenlit a third film in the "Sidelined" franchise, marking what will be the final chapter of the beloved young adult series.

The announcement came Thursday, May 7, with stars Noah Beck, Siena Agudong, and Charlie Gillespie confirming their returns through a video posted to Instagram. All three will reprise their lead roles in the upcoming project.

The new installment picks up two years after the events of the previous film. Beck's character, USC quarterback Drayton Lahey, arrives in New York City as a Heisman Trophy candidate. However, his journey to the city carries deeper personal stakes: reconnecting with Dallas Bryan (Agudong), his former high school sweetheart who is now building her career in Manhattan. Alongside Skyler (Gillespie), Dallas is navigating her professional ambitions and romantic life while moving forward without looking back. The narrative follows Drayton's attempt to demonstrate that his true prize isn't athletic glory, but rather the woman who slipped away.

Directing duties for the third film will transfer to Michael Medico, taking over from Justin Wu, who helmed both of the franchise's previous entries.

Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi, commented on the greenlight: "The fans have spoken! We're excited to officially greenlight Sidelined 3. The third installment of this beloved YA franchise is fueled by the enthusiastic response to Sidelined 2: Intercepted, which shows how Tubi Originals can break through and spark real fandom. Tubi is where stories find their audience, and we're proud to keep delivering content that resonates with young, passionate viewers."

The strong audience reception to the franchise's second film played a significant role in the decision to move forward with production on this final chapter.