Spinal Tap II Sequel Dropping This Summer—Teaser Trailer

The long-awaited sequel to the rock mockumentary ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ (1984) is dropping this summer. Dubbed ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,’ the original trio are returning—with plenty of all-star cameos.

‘Spinal Tap II’ is headed to theaters on September 12 via Bleecker Street Films. Just like the original, the film is directed by Rob Reiner and stars Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (Nigel Tunfel), and Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls). Noted all-star cameos appearing in this film include Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood. The film will also see appearances from Paul Shaffer, Fran Drescher, Don Lake, John Michael Higgins, Nina Conti, Griffin Matthews, Kerry Godliman and Chris Addison

Bleecker Street Films has shared the first teaser trailer for the film, which you can see below. In order to hype the release (and expose a new generation to Spinal Tap) the original film will get a theatrical re-release this summer featuring a newly restored print. Following its theatrical run, the original film will then head to streaming services for the first time in years.

“We fill 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,” says Bleecker Street in a statement. “‘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,” adds Rob Reiner, who also plays DiBergi in the movie.

The creators of the mockumentary settled their $400 million lawsuit against UMG’s then-parent Vivendi in 2019. The creators sued for soundtrack royalties in 2016, alleging they were only paid $98 in royalties from the classic soundtrack from 1989 to 2006. That lawsuit alleged breach of contract, fraud, and anti-competitive business practices against Studio Canal—another subsidiary of Vivendi. Under the terms of the agreement, UMG will continue to distribute recordings related to the original film—though eventually rights will return to the creators.