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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.
The Independent
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Teaser released for Spinal Tap II as Elton John confirmed for cameo
A teaser has been released for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues as singer-songwriters Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are confirmed to be joining the rock mockumentary sequel. The brief clip shows an amp being set to maximum as the release date is revealed as September. The sequel to the 1984 cult film This Is Spinal Tap will see British-US actor Christopher Guest and US stars Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reunite with director Rob Reiner. A teaser said the film will turn it 'up to 11″ and added that Sir Elton, Sir Paul and US country singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will make cameo appearances. The number 11 is a reference to Nigel Tufnel (Guest) – the guitarist in 'one of England's loudest bands' – showing off in the original film that his amp goes higher the standard top setting of 10. Also appearing will be Canadian singer Paul Shaffer, The Nanny star Fran Drescher and British comedians Nina Conti, Kerry Godliman and Chris Addison. McKean plays lead singer David St Hubbins, Shearer is bassist Derek Smalls and Reiner was the original film's documentarian Martin 'Marty' DiBergi. In the original, Drescher played Bobbi Flekman of Polymer Records, who criticised the band's album cover for being 'sexist', while Shaffer was Artie Fufkin, also of the label. The 1984 film poked fun at heavy rock bands for their backstage antics, ridiculous outfits and serious musicians, and was critically acclaimed for skewering the genre. Nearly a decade ago, Reiner and the actors sued French media group Vivendi and its subsidiary StudioCanal for hundreds of millions of pounds over claims that the studio withheld profits from the film, its music and its merchandise. They reportedly settled the lawsuit in 2020. Spinal Tap have briefly performed as a real band, reuniting for a tribute to Freddie Mercury, Glastonbury and environmental Live Earth concerts. In 2009, the mock group were nominated for Classic Rock magazine's Roll of Honour. Reiner has also directed The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men, both featuring Guest, and When Harry Met Sally. McKean and Guest worked together on comedy films Best In Show, For Your Consideration and A Mighty Wind, as well as Chris O'Dowd-starring BBC show Family Tree, which had mockumentary and spoof elements.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teaser released for Spinal Tap II as Elton John confirmed for cameo
A teaser has been released for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues as singer-songwriters Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are confirmed to be joining the rock mockumentary sequel. The brief clip shows an amp being set to maximum as the release date is revealed as September. The sequel to the 1984 cult film This Is Spinal Tap will see British-US actor Christopher Guest and US stars Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reunite with director Rob Reiner. A teaser said the film will turn it 'up to 11″ and added that Sir Elton, Sir Paul and US country singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will make cameo appearances. The number 11 is a reference to Nigel Tufnel (Guest) – the guitarist in 'one of England's loudest bands' – showing off in the original film that his amp goes higher the standard top setting of 10. Also appearing will be Canadian singer Paul Shaffer, The Nanny star Fran Drescher and British comedians Nina Conti, Kerry Godliman and Chris Addison. McKean plays lead singer David St Hubbins, Shearer is bassist Derek Smalls and Reiner was the original film's documentarian Martin 'Marty' DiBergi. In the original, Drescher played Bobbi Flekman of Polymer Records, who criticised the band's album cover for being 'sexist', while Shaffer was Artie Fufkin, also of the label. The 1984 film poked fun at heavy rock bands for their backstage antics, ridiculous outfits and serious musicians, and was critically acclaimed for skewering the genre. Nearly a decade ago, Reiner and the actors sued French media group Vivendi and its subsidiary StudioCanal for hundreds of millions of pounds over claims that the studio withheld profits from the film, its music and its merchandise. They reportedly settled the lawsuit in 2020. Spinal Tap have briefly performed as a real band, reuniting for a tribute to Freddie Mercury, Glastonbury and environmental Live Earth concerts. In 2009, the mock group were nominated for Classic Rock magazine's Roll of Honour. Reiner has also directed The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men, both featuring Guest, and When Harry Met Sally. McKean and Guest worked together on comedy films Best In Show, For Your Consideration and A Mighty Wind, as well as Chris O'Dowd-starring BBC show Family Tree, which had mockumentary and spoof elements.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teaser released for Spinal Tap II as Elton John revealed for cameo
A teaser has been released for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues as singer-songwriters Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are confirmed to be joining the rock mockumentary sequel. The brief clip shows an amp being set to maximum as the release date is revealed as September. The sequel to the 1984 cult film This Is Spinal Tap will see British-US actor Christopher Guest and US stars Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reunite with director Rob Reiner. A teaser said the film will turn it 'up to 11″ and added that Sir Elton, Sir Paul and US country singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will make cameo appearances. The number 11 is a reference to Nigel Tufnel (Guest) – the guitarist in 'England's loudest band' – showing off in the original film that his amp goes higher the standard top setting of 10. Also appearing will be Canadian singer Paul Shaffer, The Nanny star Fran Drescher and British comedians Nina Conti, Kerry Godliman and Chris Addison. McKean plays lead singer David St Hubbins, Shearer is bassist Derek Smalls and Reiner was the original film's documentarian Martin 'Marty' DiBergi. The 1984 film poked fun at heavy rock bands for their backstage antics, ridiculous outfits and serious musicians, and was critically acclaimed for skewering the genre. Nearly a decade ago, Reiner and the actors sued French media group Vivendi and its subsidiary StudioCanal for hundreds of millions of pounds over claims that the studio withheld profits from the film, its music and its merchandise. They reportedly settled the lawsuit in 2020. Spinal Tap have briefly performed as a real band, reuniting for a tribute to Freddie Mercury, Glastonbury and environmental Live Earth concerts. In 2009, the mock group were nominated for Classic Rock magazine's Roll of Honour. Reiner has also directed The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men, both featuring Guest, and When Harry Met Sally. McKean and Guest worked together on comedy films Best In Show, For Your Consideration and A Mighty Wind, as well as Chris O'Dowd-starring BBC show Family Tree, which had mockumentary and spoof elements.
