Overview

• Bleecker Street has released a trailer for the remastered and definitive 41st-anniversary re-release of the 1984 mockumentary 'This Is Spinal Tap.'
• The re-release will run in theaters July 5–7 through Fathom Entertainment, showcasing the film's iconic comedic moments and parody songs.
• The original cast—Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer—will reprise their roles in the sequel, directed by Rob Reiner, set for release on September 12, 2025.
• Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will feature high-profile cameos, including Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood.
• The original film, which pioneered the mockumentary genre, gained a cult following for its satirical take on a fictional heavy metal band's chaotic U.S. tour.