Die Drei von der Müllabfuhr - Hand in Hand (2026)

Die Drei von der Müllabfuhr - Hand in Hand is a 2026 German television film in the long-running series about Berlin garbage collectors. The story follows Werner Träsch and his team as their everyday work brings them into contact with an alternative youth and cultural center facing serious hostility.

Werner becomes involved after an attack at the center and finds himself caught between his instinct to stand up for others and the consequences of intervening. The film combines social drama and comedy while addressing themes of solidarity, civil courage, prejudice, and community.

• The film was directed by Christiane Balthasar.
• The screenplay was written by Gernot Gricksch.
• Uwe Ochsenknecht stars as Werner Träsch.
• The film premiered in Germany on March 20, 2026.
• It was produced by Bavaria Fiction and runs for approximately 88 minutes.