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Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues set for 2025 release with original cast returning
A sequel to the 1984 cult classic This Is Spinal Tap is officially on the way. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is set to hit theaters on September 12, 2025, reuniting Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean as the legendary fictional rock band. Director Rob Reiner is also returning, reprising his role as filmmaker Marty Di Bergi. The film will feature the original writing team of Guest, McKean, Shearer, and Reiner. Fran Drescher is also returning as Bobbi Flekman, adding to the nostalgia factor. The key art for the sequel cleverly incorporates the iconic 'Stonehenge' reference from the original film, a detail that has delighted fans. While excitement is high, comedy sequels often struggle to match the brilliance of their predecessors. Few exceptions, such as Addams Family Values and 22 Jump Street, have managed to surpass the originals. However, the return of the original creative team offers hope that Spinal Tap II could defy the odds. One concern is the September release date, coinciding with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Historically, major studio films released in September are not always positioned for success, raising questions about studio confidence. However, the enduring popularity of This Is Spinal Tap and the return of its beloved cast may still make it a hit. Fans eagerly await the sequel, hoping for a worthy follow-up to one of the greatest rock mockumentaries of all time.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spinal Tap 2 Teaser Trailer Sets Release Date for Mockumentary Sequel
The first official Spinal 2 teaser trailer is out, previewing the upcoming sequel to the 1984 mockumentary as well as revealing the film's official name and release date. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the official name of the film, has been given a September 12, 2025 release date. The teaser for the film shows a guitar being plugged into an amp and promptly being turned up to 11 across the board, a reference to the original film's iconic quote. Check out the Spinal Tap II teaser trailer below: The sequel was announced in May 2022 and was initially eying a March 19, 2024, release. However, it was delayed because of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) strikes. According to early reports, the plot of the movie 'sees Spinal Tap, England's loudest and most punctual band, reunite following a 15-year hiatus for one final concert.' Reiner, Michele Reiner, and Matthew George are producing Spinal Tap 2, while Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers. This Is Spinal Tap launched to nearly universal acclaim but didn't make too much money at the box office. However, its home video release saw an even larger audience flock to it and it quickly gained a large cult following, eventually being selected for preservation by the National Film Registry in 2002 after it was deemed 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant' by the Library of Congress. The post Spinal Tap 2 Teaser Trailer Sets Release Date for Mockumentary Sequel appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
