Official Release Date Announced For The Sequel To The Iconic Mockumentary ‘Spinal Tap’

The sequel to the iconic mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, titled Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, is set for a theatrical release on September 12.

Bleecker Street has secured U.S. distribution rights for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, reuniting director Rob Reiner with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer as they reprise their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band SPINAL TAP in this highly anticipated sequel. The indie studio, founded by Andrew Karpen in 2014, has also acquired the rights to the original This Is Spinal Tap, which has been newly restored and will return to theaters this summer. The remastered version will also be available on digital and streaming platforms for the first time in years.

Reiner has returned to direct and write, and original stars/writers Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are reprising their roles as Nigel Tufnel, David St Hubbins and Derek Smalls, respectively. Reiner will also return as the documentarian Martin “Marty” DiBergi.

In the sequel, the legendary fictional heavy metal band comes together for one last concert after a 15-year break. Music icons Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood are all slated to make cameo appearances.

“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,” Reiner said in a statement.

“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 Bleecker Street‘s CEO Andrew Karpen and president Kent Sanderson. “‘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.”