Overview
- Derbez confirmed his return during a media scrum at the LOL: Buscando Talento red carpet in Monterrey, Mexico.
- He said dubbing studios invited him back and he accepted once assured he could shape the Spanish-language dialogue.
- His participation addresses months of doubt about the Latin American dub even as other casting details remain undisclosed.
- Variety has reported a new June 30, 2027 release date after the film shifted from an earlier 2026 window.
- Regional coverage notes his localized humor previously helped the franchise resonate in Latin America, and news of his return drew positive reactions.