Spinal Tap 2 with release date and teaser. Here's everything we know about the sequel to the 1984 music mockumentary

In 1984 the mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap was released, telling the story of the fictional music band Spinal Tap, shown in a distorted mirror. And years later, the most famous mock-rock-umentary returns to theaters with a sequel (via Variety). In addition, This Is Spinal Tap will also be re-released in theaters in a restored version. This is an exciting time for fans of the production, who will be able to revisit it years later. It's also an ideal opportunity to learn more about the title.

When will Spinal Tap 2 hit theaters? Release date

We are not at all that long away from the release of the sequel to the 1984 mockumentary, as it is scheduled for this fall. More specifically, Spinal Tap 2 is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 12, 2025.

What is Spinal Tap 2 about?

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, for that is the full title of the sequel, in which of the heavy metal group, which is one of England's loudest bands, reunite after 15 years to give one final concert. In the production we can expect cameos from such stars as Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.

Spinal Tap 2 cast

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will star Christopher Guest as Nigel Tufnel, Michael McKean as David St. Hubbins, Harry Shearer as Derek Smalls, Rob Reiner as Martin “Marty” Di Bergi, and Fran Drescher as Bobbi Flekman. In addition to them, the cast includes Don Lake, John Michael Higgins, Jason Acuna, Nina Conti, Griffin Matthews, Kerry Godliman, Chris Addison, Brad Williams, Paul Shaffer, and Kathreen Khavari. And Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Questlove, Trisha Yearwood, Chad Smith, and Lars Ulrich, are planned to appear as themselves.

Spinal Tap 2 teaser

This Is Spinal Tap re-release date

The 1984 production will also return to theaters. A newly restored version of This Is Spinal Tap is scheduled to hit the big screens in the summer of 2025. The exact release date has not yet been revealed. In addition, after its release in theaters for the first time in years, the film is also expected to hit digital and streaming platforms.

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