Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

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Released Sep 12

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Forty-one years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues also marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi (Rob Reiner), who once again tries to capture his favorite metal gods as they contemplate mortality--and the hope that their 12th drummer doesn't join them in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll.

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Critics Consensus

Getting the band back together for an encore, Spinal Tap II's dry sense of humor doesn't reach the heights of the original's comedic brilliance but still hits the right nostalgia chords while wisely acting its own age.

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Audience Says

Restringing a beloved classic, The End Continues honors the legacy of Spinal Tap and delivers a lighthearted, zany encore sure to delight longtime fans.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

It's nice to be back in the company of these people, particularly when they've aged... but it is a footnote. It is not in the same ball park as Spinal Tap at all.

Sep 27, 2025

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

This reunion could’ve all been cringe-worthy, but Spinal Tap was never exactly about dignity, was it? Still, there are sufficient laughs and a wistful, honest reckoning with aging... It’s stupidly sincere. Or sincerely stupid. Take your pick.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 25, 2025

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

One of the many joys of the first film was its typically flawed array of backstage operators facilitating – and hindering – the band’s progress. There are fewer this time, but they make their mark.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 24, 2025

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Alistair Harkness

Scotsman

...it picks at some pretty low hanging fruit, with The Thick of It’s Chris Addison on board for a going-nowhere, if unintentionally apt, turn as a music-hating, revenue-obsessed suit drafted in to squeeze every last quid out of Spinal Tap’s last hurrah.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 29, 2025

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

All fears that this would be an embarrassing enterprise evaporate in the opening reel...As unlikely as it might have seemed they’ve managed to recapture the semi-improvised comic lunacy of the original, with straight faces all around.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 26, 2025

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Mel Campbell

ABC Radio (Australia)

Spinal Tap was such a cultural phenomenon, so how can a sequel possibly top it? The joke is that it’s the same: everyone’s here, but they’re much older. … [And] I found myself craving the kind of stupidity that Spinal Tap can offer.

Sep 25, 2025

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Moyra

So much fun if you are one who loved the original Spinal Tap!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Scott B

Really enjoyed the movie. Came with low expectations, based upon the trailer we originally saw. Was pleasantly surprised that it was much better and funnier than that trailer. Nice cameos from Sir Paul and Elton too. Im a drummer and I didnt leave a green speak on the seat I was occupying in the movie theater. So theres that! The original movie cant be beat but we still enjoyed it and got some good laughs frim this movie. Thank you Spinal Tap for going to 11!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/25

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Nina Rose

Everyone says the sequel is never as good as the original And in this case they are most certainly right, We thought 86 Minutes is going to go by fast, boy were we wrong it felt long and forced, I do not recommend this movie!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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LO

Very fun and sweet sequel. Some very impressive cameos! And they are still very talented musicians.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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KeyWizard

This outstanding sequel hits all the right notes, with a great balance between frequent hilarity great songs performances and sound quality and character development! Also, some great cameos from rock royalty.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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Randall Everitt

Wow! 😲 Every bit as hilarious as the 1st "Farewell Tour" doc...and VERY fab guest stars! 🤩 LOVED IT! 👍🏼

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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Synopsis

Forty-one years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues also marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi (Rob Reiner), who once again tries to capture his favorite metal gods as they contemplate mortality--and the hope that their 12th drummer doesn't join them in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll.

Director: Rob Reiner
Producer: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Rob Reiner, Harry Shearer, Michele Singer, Matthew George
Screenwriter: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Rob Reiner, Harry Shearer
Distributor: Bleecker Street
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 12, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2025
Runtime: 1h 23m

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