Overview

• On Sept. 8, the band and Rob Reiner appeared in character on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for their first late‑night spot in more than 15 years and performed “Big Bottom.”
• The film opens in theaters and IMAX on Sept. 12 via Bleecker Street, with an IMAX Q&A event set for Sept. 10 at TCL Chinese Theatre to stream live in participating theaters.
• Critics report mixed-to-lukewarm reactions, praising musicianship and star cameos while noting the comedy often reworks familiar bits from the 1984 original.
• The sequel features Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and includes a new Interscope single of “Stonehenge,” with the album timed to the film’s release.
• Rob Reiner says the team regained control of the property after Harry Shearer’s residuals lawsuit against prior rights holders, clearing the way for the sequel.