- Spinal Tap 2 has been given a release date
- The original mockumentary came out in 1984
- Here is all we know about the sequel coming out more than 40 years later
Spinal Tap 2 has been given an official release date! The follow-up to This is Spinal Tap, the 1984 beloved cult classic mockumentary about a British rock band, is coming to cinemas sooner than you think.
Along with the date, they also dropped a 30-second film teaser. Fans might be disappointed that it’s not an official trailer, but it’s better than nothing! In the clip, there’s a nod to the original with someone repeating the “turns it up to 11” gag.
The group first appeared in 1979 as a comedy skit on ABC pilot The T.V Show.
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When is Spinal Tap 2 coming to cinemas?
Officially titled Spinal Tap II: The Continues, it will land in theatres on 12 September 2025.
Who’s in the cast?
The band is getting back together! Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are set to reunite as “England’s loudest band” Spinal Tap. They play Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls, respectively.
Rob Reiner, who also directed both movies, is reprising his role as documentary maker Marty DiBergi.
The Nanny star Fran Drescher is also coming back as Bobbi Flekman. Paul Shaffer is also once more Artie Fufkin.
Any new faces joining in the fun?
To name a few, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Garth Brooks will join the boys on tour. The string of music legends are all pipped to make cameos in the film as themselves.
British comedians Nina Conti, Kerry Godliman, and Chris Addison are also set to appear.
What do we know about the plot of Spinal Tap 2?
The plot of Spinal Tap 2 revolves around the band’s reunion tour following the death of their manager, Ian Faith. The storyline was inspired by a man who brought him to life, Tony Hendra, passing away.
In December 2024, Reiner told Empire magazine, “It came from a very real place, which was that Tony Hendra, the actor who played Ian Faith, their manager in the movie, passed away.”
“And in reality, the guys — Harry, Chris and Michael — hadn’t played together as Tap for 15 years.”
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What else has been teased about Spinal Tap 2?
The movie, which was confirmed back in 2024, is set to feature some fan-favourite songs like Stonehenge and Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You.
In his chat with Empire, Reiner confirmed a new album is also on the way via Interscope. One of the confirmed tracks is Derek Small’s Rockin’ In The Urn, ” which is all about how dying won’t stop him from making and playing music.
What about the behind-the-scenes stuff?
Bleeker Street is bringing the film, and they enthused about how “privileged” they are to be involved.
Their CEO, Andrew Karpen, and President, Kent Sanderson, said in a joint statement, “We feel privileged for the opportunity to work with Rob Reiner and the brilliant minds behind the original This Is Spinal Tap and to be part of a film that has resonated with so many.”
Reiner added, “So happy to be working with the folks at Bleecker Street who are passionate about keeping Tap’s legacy alive and happy to give Marty DiBergi another shot at relevancy.”
This comes after Reiner and the rest of the cast sued Vivendi and its subsidiary StudioCanal. They alleged they withheld millions in merch, music and film profit and settled in 2020.
