Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues - release date, trailers, cast, plot & more

9 September 2025, 16:35

Watch the trailer for Spinal Tap 2

By Jenny Mensah

The Spinal Tap sequel is set for release this week. Here's what you need to know about the mockumentary so far...

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Spinal Tap is finally getting a sequel and this time the dial's being turned up past 11!

The much-loved 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap - starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer - is widely considered a cult classic, with references still made to the film to across the world of entertainment to this day.

A first teaser of the follow-up was shared earlier this year and now the we can marvel over its official trailer and film poster.

Will Marty Di Berg's encore indelible mark on the culture like the first film or will its second helping simply provide some nostalgia for music and comedy film-lovers alike?

Find out everything we know about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues including who returns in the cast, when it hits our screens and what to expect from the plot.

This Is Spinal Tap II film poster. Picture: Press

When the Spinal Tap sequel out?

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will be released in cinemas on 12th September 2025.

Is there a Spinal Tap II trailer?

Yes, the official trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is available to watch here:

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues - Official Trailer | SDCC 2025

The first teaser for the sequel was released on 11th March and sees an amp being turned up to 11 in honour of the first film's famous catchphrase and then turning one last dial going from 11 to the infinity symbol.

The description reads: "This time, we're going beyond 11."

Spinal Tap II Teaser

Who stars in Spinal Tap II?

The Spinal Tap sequel will of course see the stars of the original cult classic - Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer - return as heavy metal legends Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Small. Director Marti Di Bergi returns as Rob Reiner

According to reports, celeb cameos can be expected from the likes of The Beatles legend Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Questlove.

According to IMDb, also set to appear in the film are the likes of Nina Conti, Jason 'Wee Man' Acuna, Brad Williams Chris Addison, Don Lake, Paul Shaffer and Griffin Matthews as Peter La Pierre.

Spinal Tap in 1984 — Spinal Tap stars Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and in Christopher Guest in 1984. Picture: Pete Cronin/Redferns/Getty

What will Spinal Tap II be about?

A synopsis for the film reads: "SPINAL TAP is back! After a 15-year hiatus, David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls are drawn back together for one last concert. Documentary filmmaker Marty DiBergi returns to explore what the band members have been up to and immortalize the concert reunion. The film blends the same musical mayhem and satire that made the original a cult classic and features some fantastic rock cameos in the process. Will this concert be their triumphant return, or just another Stonehenge-sized catastrophe?

Spinal Tap II will see the titular band reunite for one last contractually-obligated tour. However, speaking to Empire last year, Reiner reveals the film will kick off by explaining what the band have been up to since they disbanded.

"Nigel has been running a cheese and guitar shop in Berwick-upon-Tweed,” Reiner teased. “He’s also been performing with a local folk band in the village that play penny whistle and mandolin, and he plays electric guitar with them. We show a little clip of that.”

He went on: "David St. Hubbins has been living in Morro Bay in California, and he’s been writing music for podcasts, particularly this one true-crime podcast called ‘The Trouble With Murder.’ He also writes the music that you hear when you’re on hold on the phone.

"Derek is living in London and is now the curator of the New Museum of Glue. He’s curated glue from every country in the world – the whole history of glue – and he shows me around. He’s also been performing with a philharmonic orchestra, and he’s written this kind of symphony about the fact that the devil wears a bad hair piece. It’s called Hell Toupée."

As with the original film, we can expect to see performances as well as impressive cameos, alongside some truly cringe-worthy and hilarious moments to come from the band.

Is there a Spinal Tap soundtrack?

Yes, Elton John has joined forces with the (semi) fictional band for the single, Stonehenge, which you can watch the official video for below. The track will feature on the forthcoming album The End Continues, which is released on 12th September and you can pre-order here.

The album will also feature appearances from Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.

Spinal Tap - Stonehenge ft. Elton John (Official Video)

Is Spinal Tap a real band?

Yes and no.... but kind of. Spın̈al Tap are a fictional British heavy metal band created by the American comedians and musicians of 1979 ABC television sketch comedy pilot The T.V. Show. The band - who feature lead singer David St Hubbins played by Michael McKean, guitarist Nigel Tufnel portrayed by Christopher Guest and bassist Derek Smalls played by Harry Shearer - were the titular characters in the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. In the years after the film's release, the actors have portrayed the band members at concerts and released music under the Spinal Tap name. They also have portrayed fictional American folk music revival band the Folksmen, with the latter often supporting Spinal Tap at the same show.

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Remind yourself of the original trailer for Spinal Tap below: