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 are forced to reunite for one final concert. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues also marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi, 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,612,395 (64.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 86.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $22,656,800 (worldwide box office is 0.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,920 opening theaters/1,920 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,508,554 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,801-7,900) | 7,877 | $2,508,554 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,701-14,800) | 14,778 | $402,101 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) | 12,366 | $2,910,655 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,561 | $2,508,554 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,841 | $402,101 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,518 | $2,910,655 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,020 | $2,508,554 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,914 | $402,101 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,504 | $2,910,655 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 12th, 2025 (Wide) by Bleecker Street October 10th, 2025 (IMAX) by Bleecker Street |
| International Releases: | September 12th, 2025 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
September 25th, 2025 (Wide) (Australia) November 13th, 2025 (Wide) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | September 30th, 2025 by Bleecker Street |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language including some sexual references. (Rating bulletin 2880 (cert #55443), 4/9/2025) |
| Running Time: | 84 minutes |
| Franchise: | Spinal Tap |
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| Keywords: | Satirical Comedy, Satire, Mockumentary, Legacy Sequel, Rock 'n' Roll, Singers, Musicians, Comeback, One Last Job, Friends Reuniting, Infidelity, Friends turned Enemies, Screenplay Written By the Star, Directing Yourself, Improvised, Documentarian, Filmed in New Orleans, LA, Filmed in Louisiana, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Castle Rock Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front-Loaded Opening Weekend | 51 | 51.5% | Sep 12, 2025 | 3 |