‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Sequel Gets Release Date

Time to turn it up to 11. The highly anticipated sequel of the 1984 comedy, This Is Spinal Tap, officially has a release date.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will hit theaters on September 12 with Bleeker Street gaining the U.S. distribution rights, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Rob Reiner is returning as director, and also reprising his role as documentarian Martin “Marty” DiBergi.

“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, in a joint statement to THR. “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.”

The original film — in which most of the dialogue was improvised — follows the rockers on a 1982 U.S. tour to promote their Smell the Glove album. Though the film did modestly at the box office at the time, it has since blossomed into a must-see movie with a cult following, even making it onto the Library of Congress’ list of culturally significant artifacts.

Spinal Tap II will reunite the band after a 15-year break for one last concert. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer will be returning in the sequel as the fictional English band Spinal Tap, while Fran Drescher will also be reprising her role as publicist Bobbi Flekman. Chad Smith, Lars Ulrich, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are all set to make cameos in the upcoming film.