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Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dude Perfect Partners with Regal Cinemas To Launch "Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour" Movie In Hundreds of Theaters Worldwide
Movie created for fans after nearly a quarter of a million fans attended sold out shows Entertainment company partnered with Regal Cinemas to bring a creator-led tour film to theaters in a first-of-its-kind nationwide release KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dude Perfect, the leading creator-led entertainment group, is partnering with Regal to screen Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour, with an international release scheduled in hundreds of theaters worldwide this fall. Created in direct response to overwhelming fan demand following their sold-out 20-city live tour, the film delivers the Dudes' signature energy and humor along with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes moments and guest-star cameos to the big screen. Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour is a brand-new, immersive experience designed for families and superfans alike. In addition to the action-packed battles and comedic segments that make up the live show, audiences can expect cinematic highlights from the tour, and exclusive backstage access that capture the spirit of Dude Perfect's digital DNA and bring fans closer than ever before. With only 20 stops, the live tour reached only 18 of the top 50 U.S. media markets, the film gives fans and families across the country and the world a new way to connect. "Our fans are the heartbeat of everything we do," said Coby Cotton of Dude Perfect. "We heard from so many families who couldn't make it to the tour, and we wanted to create something just as epic for them. Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour is our way of saying, 'If you can't come to us, we'll bring the show to you—bigger, louder, and with a few surprises you won't see anywhere else.'" "It's been a pleasure to collaborate with the entire Dude Perfect team on this project," said Adam Rymer, Chief Commercial Officer - US, Regal Cineworld Group. "They are a seminal group of creators who helped define a medium, and we're excited to bring this special theatrical experience to delight the Regal audience as well as the entire Dude Perfect community. Regal will continue to bring unique, original content for deeply passionate fan bases to the big screen, and our theatres, a place where audiences don't just watch but can be a part of one-of-a-kind experiences." This rapid production from arena to cinema in just over two months' time highlights Dude Perfect's ability to move quickly, experiment boldly, and meet fan demand with high-quality experiences delivered at scale. It also reflects a broader strategy: a test of new formats that bring creator-led entertainment to places families can gather, like theaters. As the group continues expanding into touring, media, and consumer experiences, the film serves as an early experiment in how creator IP can travel beyond digital. "Launching a movie version of our tour to theaters is a great example of how we're continuing to test new ways to bring the Dude Perfect experience to more families," said Andrew Yaffe, CEO of Dude Perfect. "We believe that sports and friendly competition drive human connection, and our Tour, and the tens of thousands of screaming families who attended, is proof of that. We're always looking for more ways to bring fans more of what they love from Dude Perfect in new formats that are scalable, immersive, and creatively energizing. Partnering with Regal allows us to bring fans and families together around an experience that extends our connection beyond the live show and the screen." To bring this vision to life, Dude Perfect has partnered with Regal Cinemas, one of the nation's leading theater chains. Regal's expansive network and commitment to innovation make it an ideal partner for this creator-first, eventized theatrical experience. The film's release will kick off with an exclusive premiere in Los Angeles before launching in hundreds of theaters worldwide from September 26 through October 9, 2025. Regal will serve as the distributor with Variance Films, and will also exhibit the film alongside AMC, Cinemark, and other circuits. For ticket availability and additional details, visit About Dude PerfectDude Perfect is the leading creator-led entertainment company focused on family-friendly sports and lifestyle content. Founded in 2009 by five college friends – Tyler Toney, Cory Cotton, Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, and Cody Jones – making sports trickshot videos, Dude Perfect's YouTube channel has become the biggest sports account on YouTube with more than 60 million subscribers. The channel holds 19 Guinness World Records, and has featured celebrities and athletes like Steph Curry, Serena Williams, Luka Doncic, Caitlin Clark, and CeeDee Lamb. Dallas-based Dude Perfect has since expanded into a diversified media business across video content, popular simulcasts for professional sports like the NFL on Amazon, a best-selling toy in Walmart, and live tours. About Regal Cineworld GroupRegal Cineworld operates one of the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuits in the world. Under the Regal, Cineworld, Picturehouse, Planet, and Cinema City brands, the company represents the second largest theatrical exhibition business by number of screens with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Israel, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania. Regal Cineworld is focused on delivering the best moviegoing experience by providing our guests with the largest selection of premium large formats, a truly unlimited subscription program, and enhanced food and beverage offerings to make every visit to the theatre a truly memorable experience. Media Contact(s)Bria Kalpen, Dude Perfectbria@ Johanna Fuentes, Regal(865) 925-9539 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Regal Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Dude Perfect Partners with Regal Cinemas To Launch "Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour" Movie In Hundreds of Theaters Worldwide
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dude Perfect, the leading creator-led entertainment group, is partnering with Regal to screen Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour, with an international release scheduled in hundreds of theaters worldwide this fall. Created in direct response to overwhelming fan demand following their sold-out 20-city live tour, the film delivers the Dudes' signature energy and humor along with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes moments and guest-star cameos to the big screen. Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour is a brand-new, immersive experience designed for families and superfans alike. In addition to the action-packed battles and comedic segments that make up the live show, audiences can expect cinematic highlights from the tour, and exclusive backstage access that capture the spirit of Dude Perfect's digital DNA and bring fans closer than ever before. With only 20 stops, the live tour reached only 18 of the top 50 U.S. media markets, the film gives fans and families across the country and the world a new way to connect. 'Our fans are the heartbeat of everything we do,' said Coby Cotton of Dude Perfect. 'We heard from so many families who couldn't make it to the tour, and we wanted to create something just as epic for them. Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour is our way of saying, 'If you can't come to us, we'll bring the show to you—bigger, louder, and with a few surprises you won't see anywhere else.'' 'It's been a pleasure to collaborate with the entire Dude Perfect team on this project,' said Adam Rymer, Chief Commercial Officer - US, Regal Cineworld Group. 'They are a seminal group of creators who helped define a medium, and we're excited to bring this special theatrical experience to delight the Regal audience as well as the entire Dude Perfect community. Regal will continue to bring unique, original content for deeply passionate fan bases to the big screen, and our theatres, a place where audiences don't just watch but can be a part of one-of-a-kind experiences.' This rapid production from arena to cinema in just over two months' time highlights Dude Perfect's ability to move quickly, experiment boldly, and meet fan demand with high-quality experiences delivered at scale. It also reflects a broader strategy: a test of new formats that bring creator-led entertainment to places families can gather, like theaters. As the group continues expanding into touring, media, and consumer experiences, the film serves as an early experiment in how creator IP can travel beyond digital. 'Launching a movie version of our tour to theaters is a great example of how we're continuing to test new ways to bring the Dude Perfect experience to more families,' said Andrew Yaffe, CEO of Dude Perfect. 'We believe that sports and friendly competition drive human connection, and our Tour, and the tens of thousands of screaming families who attended, is proof of that. We're always looking for more ways to bring fans more of what they love from Dude Perfect in new formats that are scalable, immersive, and creatively energizing. Partnering with Regal allows us to bring fans and families together around an experience that extends our connection beyond the live show and the screen.' To bring this vision to life, Dude Perfect has partnered with Regal Cinemas, one of the nation's leading theater chains. Regal's expansive network and commitment to innovation make it an ideal partner for this creator-first, eventized theatrical experience. The film's release will kick off with an exclusive premiere in Los Angeles before launching in hundreds of theaters worldwide from September 26 through October 9, 2025. Regal will serve as the distributor with Variance Films, and will also exhibit the film alongside AMC, Cinemark, and other circuits. For ticket availability and additional details, visit About Dude Perfect Dude Perfect is the leading creator-led entertainment company focused on family-friendly sports and lifestyle content. Founded in 2009 by five college friends – Tyler Toney, Cory Cotton, Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, and Cody Jones – making sports trickshot videos, Dude Perfect's YouTube channel has become the biggest sports account on YouTube with more than 60 million subscribers. The channel holds 19 Guinness World Records, and has featured celebrities and athletes like Steph Curry, Serena Williams, Luka Doncic, Caitlin Clark, and CeeDee Lamb. Dallas-based Dude Perfect has since expanded into a diversified media business across video content, popular simulcasts for professional sports like the NFL on Amazon, a best-selling toy in Walmart, and live tours. About Regal Cineworld Group Regal Cineworld operates one of the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuits in the world. Under the Regal, Cineworld, Picturehouse, Planet, and Cinema City brands, the company represents the second largest theatrical exhibition business by number of screens with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Israel, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania. Regal Cineworld is focused on delivering the best moviegoing experience by providing our guests with the largest selection of premium large formats, a truly unlimited subscription program, and enhanced food and beverage offerings to make every visit to the theatre a truly memorable experience. Media Contact(s) Bria Kalpen, Dude Perfect [email protected] Johanna Fuentes, Regal (865) 925-9539 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Regal
South China Morning Post
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The slam dunk rise of YouTube's Dude Perfect, from basketball trick shots to trusted brand
The five friends who now make up sports and comedy group Dude Perfect had no intention of creating a brand, or even a business, 16 years ago when they started making a video of basketball trick shots while they were attending Texas A&M University, in the United States. Advertisement 'My dad would say we were procrastinating studying for finals at that time, which he is 100 per cent correct [about],' says Coby Cotton, whose twin brother Cory is also part of the group. 'We were just having fun, and that's one thing that I am grateful to say has continued.' When they posted that first video on YouTube in April 2009, the clip was just a way to share with family and friends what they were doing with an US$80 portable basketball hoop they bought for the backyard. Things have expanded far beyond that small circle. And the tricks got much bigger, like their world record shot made from 856 feet (261 metres) high in Las Vegas, in the US state of Nevada, two summers ago. Dude Perfect now has more than 61 million subscribers on YouTube, with videos that have got more than 18.5 billion total views. An 'Average Dude vs. Steph Curry ' video, with NBA star Stephen Curry, posted just four months ago has 16 million views.
Fox Sports
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
A sweet 16 for Dude Perfect, from college trick shots to trusted sports and entertainment brand
Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The five buddies who now comprise Dude Perfect had no intention of creating a brand or even a business 16 years ago when they started making a video of basketball trick shots while they were attending Texas A&M. 'My dad would say we were procrastinating studying for finals at that time, which he is 100% correct,' said Coby Cotton, whose twin brother Cory is also part of the group. 'We were just having fun, and that's one thing that I am grateful to say has continued.' When they posted that first video on YouTube in April 2009, the nearly 3 1/2-minute clip was just a way to share with family and friends what they were doing on an $80 portable basketball rim they bought for the backyard. Things have expanded far beyond that small circle. And the tricks got much bigger, like the world record shot made from 856 feet high in Las Vegas two summers ago on the third day of attempts. Dude Perfect now has more than 61 million subscribers on YouTube, with 482 videos that have gotten more than 18.5 billion total views. An "Average Dude vs. Steph Curry" video did 16 million views just four months ago. The group's family-friendly content has gone beyond just basketball shots and is big business, among the top 1% of channels on the second most-viewed website in the world. Professional athletes, celebrities and musicians want to be part of their productions, both short form and longer videos. Among those who have taken part in recent Dude Perfect projects are Tom Brady, Caitlin Clark and Paul Skenes; the pitcher was blindfolded when he struck out 6-foot-6 Cody Jones, the DP member known as 'Tall Guy.' The group last year hired its first CEO after acquiring at least $100 million in capital from a private investment firm. There are plans for a Dude Perfect theme park, and earlier this year the group opened a new headquarters. The facility located in a North Texas warehouse district includes a full basketball court with moving rims on one wall, half a football field with a regulation goalpost, a pickleball court, a putting area, a hidden candy vault and room for expansion to include experiences for fans. 'A sports lover's Barbie dreamhouse' is how new CEO Andrew Yaffe described the 80,000-square-foot facility. 'If you ask the guys what they intended in 2009, I don't know that this would have been in their wildest dreams,' said Yaffe, who previously was a senior NBA executive overseeing the league's social, digital and original content. 'We think about this is what a media company looks like in 2025. And it's really exciting to think about what that can be in 2030 or 2035.' More than trick shots Dude Perfect has evolved from that original video shot with a single camera into successful content creators, with a mix of sports and comedy that is more than just basketball shots. The group will embark on another live tour later this year. There have been nearly 50 episodes of 'Overtime' since 2018, a variety show usually around 25 minutes with a variety of segments and often special guests. Curry in that recent episode took part in a 3-point shooting contest using a football, Frisbee, pickle ball and soccer ball before finally a basketball. There are occasional videos such as 'All Sports Golf Battle' when on a course without actual golf clubs, including once at Augusta National when Bryson DeChambeau used items like a tennis racket, Frisbee and pool stick. 'Stereotype' videos poke fun at any number of groups or events. 'They've built a media empire that brings families together, whether it's trick shots, epic challenges, live events or experiences that truly redefine what it means to connect with fans,' said Brian Albert, who leads Google's US YouTube video deals and creative teams. 'They are creator trailblazers.' Safe for families Even before each of the Dudes became fathers — there are now 16 children ages 10 and under between them, and another on the way — they wanted to be one of the world's most trusted brands for families to enjoy together. 'Early on, we met through some Bible studies and so we knew we weren't going to cuss in our videos, we weren't going to have alcohol promotion,' Jones said. 'Early on, it actually hurt our brand because people were going to YouTube in order to kind of have that wild side of things. And since, it's only helped because we've become brand safe.' Tyler Toney, the bearded Dude often front-and-center in videos, said that is the best thing they hear from parents. 'But it wasn't until we had our own kids where we'll be up here at the office filming and then I go home and now I'm on my TV at home and my boys are watching,' Toney said. 'I get to hear myself a lot and it gets old, and I apologize now to all the parents for how loud we are in a lot of the videos. But it's cool to see that even in our families the importance of that, having that quality entertainment that we can enjoy with our own kids.' For the record books Dude Perfect's first record for longest shot came from the third deck of Texas A&M's football stadium in the fall of 2009. That came months after the initial video of trick shots, which had been followed by one they did at a Christian-based camp that summer. They made a shot from atop the 561-foot tall Reunion Tower in Dallas in 2014, a record then broken by another group before Dude Perfect reclaimed it in Las Vegas. 'We're not hoping to have to improve on the world's highest shot from The Strat in Vegas any time soon,' Coby Cotton said. 'That was an exhausting experience.' recommended
The Independent
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
A sweet 16 for Dude Perfect, from college trick shots to trusted sports and entertainment brand
The five buddies who now comprise Dude Perfect had no intention of creating a brand or even a business 16 years ago when they started making a video of basketball trick shots while they were attending Texas A&M. 'My dad would say we were procrastinating studying for finals at that time, which he is 100% correct,' said Coby Cotton, whose twin brother Cory is also part of the group. 'We were just having fun, and that's one thing that I am grateful to say has continued.' When they posted that first video on YouTube in April 2009, the nearly 3 1/2-minute clip was just a way to share with family and friends what they were doing on an $80 portable basketball rim they bought for the backyard. Things have expanded far beyond that small circle. And the tricks got much bigger, like the world record shot made from 856 feet high in Las Vegas two summers ago on the third day of attempts. Dude Perfect now has more than 61 million subscribers on YouTube, with 482 videos that have gotten more than 18.5 billion total views. An "Average Dude vs. Steph Curry" video did 16 million views just four months ago. The group's family-friendly content has gone beyond just basketball shots and is big business, among the top 1% of channels on the second most-viewed website in the world. Professional athletes, celebrities and musicians want to be part of their productions, both short form and longer videos. Among those who have taken part in recent Dude Perfect projects are Tom Brady, Caitlin Clark and Paul Skenes; the pitcher was blindfolded when he struck out 6-foot-6 Cody Jones, the DP member known as 'Tall Guy.' The group last year hired its first CEO after acquiring at least $100 million in capital from a private investment firm. There are plans for a Dude Perfect theme park, and earlier this year the group opened a new headquarters. The facility located in a North Texas warehouse district includes a full basketball court with moving rims on one wall, half a football field with a regulation goalpost, a pickleball court, a putting area, a hidden candy vault and room for expansion to include experiences for fans. 'A sports lover's Barbie dreamhouse' is how new CEO Andrew Yaffe described the 80,000-square-foot facility. 'If you ask the guys what they intended in 2009, I don't know that this would have been in their wildest dreams,' said Yaffe, who previously was a senior NBA executive overseeing the league's social, digital and original content. 'We think about this is what a media company looks like in 2025. And it's really exciting to think about what that can be in 2030 or 2035.' More than trick shots Dude Perfect has evolved from that original video shot with a single camera into successful content creators, with a mix of sports and comedy that is more than just basketball shots. The group will embark on another live tour later this year. There have been nearly 50 episodes of 'Overtime' since 2018, a variety show usually around 25 minutes with a variety of segments and often special guests. Curry in that recent episode took part in a 3-point shooting contest using a football, Frisbee, pickle ball and soccer ball before finally a basketball. There are occasional videos such as 'All Sports Golf Battle' when on a course without actual golf clubs, including once at Augusta National when Bryson DeChambeau used items like a tennis racket, Frisbee and pool stick. 'Stereotype' videos poke fun at any number of groups or events. 'They've built a media empire that brings families together, whether it's trick shots, epic challenges, live events or experiences that truly redefine what it means to connect with fans,' said Brian Albert, who leads Google's US YouTube video deals and creative teams. 'They are creator trailblazers.' Safe for families Even before each of the Dudes became fathers — there are now 16 children ages 10 and under between them, and another on the way — they wanted to be one of the world's most trusted brands for families to enjoy together. 'Early on, we met through some Bible studies and so we knew we weren't going to cuss in our videos, we weren't going to have alcohol promotion,' Jones said. 'Early on, it actually hurt our brand because people were going to YouTube in order to kind of have that wild side of things. And since, it's only helped because we've become brand safe.' Tyler Toney, the bearded Dude often front-and-center in videos, said that is the best thing they hear from parents. 'But it wasn't until we had our own kids where we'll be up here at the office filming and then I go home and now I'm on my TV at home and my boys are watching,' Toney said. 'I get to hear myself a lot and it gets old, and I apologize now to all the parents for how loud we are in a lot of the videos. But it's cool to see that even in our families the importance of that, having that quality entertainment that we can enjoy with our own kids.' For the record books Dude Perfect's first record for longest shot came from the third deck of Texas A&M's football stadium in the fall of 2009. That came months after the initial video of trick shots, which had been followed by one they did at a Christian-based camp that summer. They made a shot from atop the 561-foot tall Reunion Tower in Dallas in 2014, a record then broken by another group before Dude Perfect reclaimed it in Las Vegas. 'We're not hoping to have to improve on the world's highest shot from The Strat in Vegas any time soon,' Coby Cotton said. 'That was an exhausting experience.'
