These days, nearly every ‘80s and ‘90s movie is getting or has already had a legacy sequel. But we bet this is one you did not expect to ever see. We learned in May 2022 that Rob Reiner was re-teaming with the original cast of his debut film This Is Spinal Tap for a sequel titled Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Aside from directing, Reiner will also star again in his role as filmmaker Marty DiBergi. Also coming back are David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer), and Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest). The original movie is one of the all-time cult classics of the era. It’s even part of the National Film Registry. Spinal Tap‘s sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, will be released in theaters on September 12.
Rob Reiner gave a basic premise for the new film, saying the following:
I’m back playing Marty DiBergi. The band was upset with the first film. They thought I did a hatchet job and this is a chance to redeem myself. I am such a big fan and I felt bad they didn’t like what they saw in the first film. When I heard they might get back together, I was a visiting adjunct teacher’s helper at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts. I drop everything to document this final concert.
Additionally, a synopsis released by Spinal Tap II: The End Continues‘s producers shares, “Spinal Tap II follows the band as they reunite after a 15-year break for one final concert.”
In 2023, Reiner appeared on RHLSTP with Richard Herring and said of the This Is Spinal Tap sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, “Everybody is back.” He added Elton John and Paul McCartney will feature in the sequel, as will Garth Brooks.
This Is Spinal Tap pretty much invented the mockumentary format. The film’s screenwriter and star Christopher Guest even turned the format into a whole career. Especially with films such as Waiting for Guffman and Best in Show. In the past, the fictional band has actually played several concerts, always leaving audiences cheering for the ridiculous songs from the film. We can’t wait to hear the songs they’ll perform now that they’re all senior citizens trying to recapture their glory days in the sequel for This Is Spinal Tap.
As mentioned, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will release on September 12, 2025.
Originally published on May 12, 2022.
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