# Production of Vietnamese film Chị chị em em 3

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/production-of-vietnamese-film-ch-ch-em-em-3
> Updated: 2026-08-28T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Production details for the third installment of the Vietnamese film series ‘Chị chị em em’ have emerged, highlighting a shift in the franchise’s narrative structure. Producer Will Vũ stated that the film aims to differentiate itself from previous entries by expanding beyond stories centered solely on women to include a multi-character storyline.

For the first time in the series, a male lead has been introduced. Actor Steven Nguyễn will play a character described as ‘clever’, ‘agile’, and ‘decisive’, with involvement in ‘gambling’. This role was added during development to provide a surprising element to the story. 

Kỳ Duyên returns as the lead character Thị Mầu, a figure from northern Vietnamese folklore. While the film continues the franchise’s focus on women’s stories, the addition of a central male character is intended to expand the cinematic universe. The project has completed filming in Bắc Ninh and entered post-production, with a release date set for 16 October to coincide with Vietnamese Women’s Day.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Steven Nguyễn to play male lead in ‘Chị chị Em em 3’

Producer Will Vũ reveals that ‘Chị chị Em em 3’ will feature a male lead played by Steven Nguyễn, marking a shift in the film franchise's character dynamics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steven-nguyn-to-play-male-lead-in-ch-ch-em-em-3

### 2026-08-07: Vietnam's 'Chị chị em em 3' adds male lead Steven Nguyễn, set for Oct 16 release

Vietnam's 'Chị chị em em 3' adds male lead Steven Nguyễn, features Kỳ Duyên as Thị Mầu, and will debut on 16 Oct.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/will-v-announces-male-lead-for-vietnamese-film-ch-ch-em-em-3

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