Director Rob Reiner made some fantastic films in the 1980s, including 1984’s “This Is Spinal Tap.” The mockumentary comedy features Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest as members of the fictional band Spinal Tap. They’re followed by a documentary crew while they embark on an American tour. Everything about the movie is satire, and it’s hilarious. However, despite being a cult classic, few imagined it would ever get a follow-up.
In 2022, news of a sequel broke. The stars are all back, as is Reiner as director. Not only will the entire band return for the new film a whopping 40 years after the original’s release, but it will feature a plethora of musicians making cameos. These include Elton John, Garth Brooks, Paul McCartney, Chad Smith, Lars Ulrich, Trisha Yearwood, Questlove, and others.
“Spinal Tap II” began filming in early 2024. It was originally set to hit theaters in March 2024, though delays related to the Hollywood strikes made that impossible. The studio has yet to confirm a new release date. Not much is known about the film’s plot, which may follow the band on a reunion tour or something else entirely. “Spinal Tap II” has a production budget of $22.6 million, which is ten times what Reiner spent making “This Is Spinal Tap.”
