Popstar: Never Stop Never Stoppingis one of the best comedies of the decade, so naturally few people saw it when it was released in theaters. The good news is that Alamo Drafthouse is going to give the movie a nationwide re-release in its theaters as an all new “Sing-Along” version.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Alamo Drafthouse for this chance to give audiences a fresh, innovative experience at the theater with beloved films in our library,“ said Universal Pictures’ Jason Jackowski, Vice President – Repertory (Theatrical Distribution).
This is a smart move by Universal, and I wish other studios (coughDisney/Foxcough) would follow suit. If you want your back catalog to work for you, then you need to give it some attention. The amount of content options is overwhelming, so it’s wise of Universal to highlight something likePopstarthat’s grown a cult following and working with Alamo to have screenings to further grow the fanbase. Then those fans go out and buy the film on Blu-ray or Digital. Everybody wins.
Click over todrafthouse.comfor more info and be sure to learn all the words to “Mona Lisa” and “I’m So Humble.” And if you’d like to learn ,be sure to check our extended interviewwithThe Lonely Islandabout the movie.
Here’s the press release:
Austin, TX — June 27, 2025 — In the words of Conner4Real, “Ever since I was born, I was dope.”
True that. In the three years since The Lonely Island’s musical mockumentaryPOPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPINGpremiered, the film’s cult status has grown to legendary proportions. It’s a film that needs to be seen with a crowd that knows all the lyrics and all The Style Boyz moves – that’s why next month 26 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations will exclusively screen an officially licensedPOPSTAR Sing-Along.
At Alamo Drafthouse’s interactive Quote-Along, Sing-Along, and Movie Party screenings, the cinema-eatery’s rules are relaxed and audience members are encouraged to celebrate the film with interactive elements, like on-screen lyrics for all songs, plus subtitles for key quotes, and props – the POPSTAR Sing-Along will feature inflatable microphones, glow necklaces, and ribbon wands.
POPSTAR is just the latest cinema classic to get Alamo Drafthouse’s unique Quote-Along and Sing-Along treatment, with recent successes like LABYRINTH, SPACEBALLS, and ¡THREE AMIGOS! proving that audiences are keen to celebrate their favorite films in a movie theater.
Tickets for the POPSTAR Sing-Along are on sale now at Alamo Drafthouse locations across the country. For more info, head todrafthouse.com.
