Popstar: Never Stop’s Surprise Prime Release!

Occasionally, a movie that’s truly a cinematic masterpiece slips past public attention so much that it’s evident from the very beginning that it will eventually become a cult classic. This was exactly the case with the 2016 mockumentary musical comedy Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, which features Saturday Night Live alumnus and Brooklyn Nine-Nine star as Conner “Kid Conner” Friel, a pop singer trying to make it on his own after leaving the popular rap group The Style Boyz.

Initially overlooked upon its debut, the hilarious comedy movie “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is now available on various streaming platforms! Don’t miss out on this modern comedy gem – whether you’re just discovering it or revisiting an old favorite. Directed by Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone (both members of The Lonely Island) and starring Andy Samberg, Taccone, and Schaffer, the film was co-produced by Judd Apatow and Rodney Rothman.

Beyond our main stars, Sarah Silverman, Tim Meadows, Imogen Poots, Joan Cusack, Maya Rudolph, and Chris Redd join the lineup. Notably, a variety of top-tier guest appearances are also featured. For further details, have a look at the official summary provided below.

Originally, childhood buddies Conner (Andy Samberg), Owen (Jorma Taccone), and Lawrence (Akiva Schaffer) shot to stardom and wealth when they formed the hip-hop band Style Boyz. However, as frontman Conner embarked on a solo career, Owen and Lawrence took a backseat. Now, with an inflated ego, the singer is producing a documentary about his life while he’s still at the peak of his success. Unfortunately, when his second album fails, the camera catches every moment as his world collapses around him.

Disgracefully, ‘Popstar’ Became a Box Office Bomb

2016 saw the debut of “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping,” a film that unfortunately flopped at the box office, earning just $9 million globally against its production budget of $20 million. Despite this financial disappointment, it was widely appreciated by critics and currently boasts an impressive 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics such as MovieWeb’s Brian Gallagher lauded the musical comedy and The Lonely Island’s creative talent at the time of its release.

Nine years passed before this trio released another film following ‘Hot Rod’, and I sincerely hope we won’t need to wait as long again, especially after the riotously funny ‘Popstar’. With this summer lacking in humor, ‘Popstar’ should be a satisfying treat for any comedy or music enthusiast.

As a movie enthusiast who adores musical comedies, I’ve got to admit that the prospects of a “Popstar 2” seem rather slim given its box office performance. However, with the upcoming sequel to “This Is Spinal Tap,” titled “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” set to hit screens in September, there might just be a resurgence of interest in this genre. If that’s the case, the creative mind behind “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping,” Akiva Schaffer, has expressed an openness to the idea of a sequel. Back in 2022, he mentioned, “I would say, never say never. There’s no reason not to, but I can’t lie and say we’ve been cooking something up. But there’s no reason it couldn’t exist.” So, here’s hoping for a return of the mockumentary musical scene!

2025-03-19 17:02

Disgracefully, ‘Popstar’ Became a Box Office Bomb

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