In 2022, Disney+ released a third cinematic adaptation, this time starring Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff. This version acknowledged that the "American family" looks vastly different than it did in 1948 or even 2003.
In this iteration, the parents (Tom and Kate Baker) are professionals with demanding careers who must juggle their ambitions with the logistical nightmare of raising twelve kids. The film struck a chord because it moved the goalposts of the comedy. The original story was about a father trying to optimize his family; the 2003 version was about a father trying to survive his family. Cheaper By The Dozen