Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2026)

The antagonist who runs the school with "military-style precision".

The film centers on a young, cocky Van Wilder (Jonathan Bennett) as he enters his freshman year, expecting the ultimate non-stop party. Instead, he discovers that Coolidge College is run like a military academy under the strict rule of . Reardon uses his "Raiders"—an elite ROTC squad—to enforce order and suppress any fun on campus. The plot follows Van’s efforts to liberate the student body from this rigid regime through elaborate pranks and legendary social events. Key Characters Van Wilder: Freshman Year

Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009) is a direct-to-video prequel to the 2002 comedy Van Wilder . It follows the origin story of the legendary "party liaison" as he first arrives at Coolidge College. Synopsis & Core Conflict The antagonist who runs the school with "military-style

The film concludes with a comedic and reflective graduation speech where Van discusses change and making mistakes while praising a fellow student’s "oral exams". It follows the origin story of the legendary

Van’s roommate and accomplice in his various schemes.