“Spinal Tap 2” will hit theaters in September thanks to Bleecker Street, which has secured U.S. distribution rights to the long-awaited sequel and released a debut teaser for the film on Wednesday. Rob Reiner returns to direct “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprising their roles from the iconic 1984 mockumentary classic “This Is Spinal Tap.”
The sequel will be released only in theaters on Sept. 12, while Bleecker Street will also re-release a newly restored version of the original “This Is Spinal Tap” in theaters nationwide this summer. That theatrical re-release will be followed by a digital and streaming release to prime audiences for the sequel.
Conceived by Guest, McKean, Reiner and Shearer, “Spinal Tap II” follows England’s loudest and most punctual band as they reunite after a 15-year hiatus for one final concert. The film is produced by Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George and financed under the Castle Rock Entertainment banner. Derrick J. Rossi PhD, Hernan Narea, Jonathan Fuhrman and Christopher H. Warner executive produced the film.
“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,” said Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street, and Kent Sanderson, president of Bleecker Street. “’This Is Spinal Tap’ isn’t just a movie — it’s a cultural touchstone that pioneered the mockumentary genre and left an indelible mark on both film and music. Returning to this world through ‘Spinal Tap II’ is an extraordinary chance to celebrate its legacy while creating something fresh for both new and devoted audiences.”
“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,” Rob Reiner added.
The deal was brokered by John Burnham of Atlas Artists with Sanderson and Avy Eschenasy of Bleecker Street.
