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Spinal Tap II Hits Theaters With Original Cast Back Under Rob Reiner

The revival stems from a hard-fought rights reclamation that opened the door to new projects.

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A scene from Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. The classic 1984 movie recently got this sequel, plus a companion album and a new book.
Harry Shearer and Michael McKean in Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
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Overview

  • Spinal Tap II: The End Continues opened September 12 with Rob Reiner directing and returning in-character alongside Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer.
  • Reviews highlight a split between affectionate nostalgia and complaints about thinner laughs, with some critics praising the reunion energy and set pieces.
  • The sequel retains the improvised mockumentary approach Reiner describes, aiming for a documentary feel with unscripted performances.
  • The comeback arrives with a broader rollout that includes a companion album, Reiner’s new book A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever, and a Criterion 4K release of the 1984 original.
  • The story frames a long-estranged band’s reunion following a viral cover and a planned concert in New Orleans, with promotion featuring in-character interviews and musician cameos.