MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments - Sting of Death

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 40m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Kevin Murphy

Release Date:

Sep 9, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 40m

Synopsis

The beloved crew from the original run of MST3K and RiffTrax Live returns for The RiffTrax Experiments! Evil Pearl Forrester has once again captured Mike Nelson, Crow T. Robot, and Tom Servo and is forcing them to watch Sting Of Death.

Cast

  • Michael J. Nelson
  • Kevin Murphy
  • Bill Corbett
  • Mary Jo Pehl
Moviegoers are saying
Longtime fans flocked to theaters to see the MST3K crew back together, and the reviews are mostly giddy: one viewer called it 'so freaking back right now,' and another said the joy was 'immense.' The complaints center on a thin host presence ('only one host segment during the movie') and a no-frills, lore-free approach that some felt was less special than the Netflix reboot or years of Rifftrax.
Top Mentions
Crew-Reunion
Theater-Riffing
Nostalgia-Fueled
Gary-Busey-Approved
Lore-Free-Laughs
Back-In-Orbit
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Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Oct 8, 2026

    Only one host segment during the movie now. Mike wears a collared shirt instead of a jumpsuit. There's a bit of shading on the silhouettes! "The original television series 'Mystery Science Theater 3000™' Created by Joel Hodgson." Very no-frills compared to Joel's Netflix…

    120 Likes
    Will Sloan
    Will Sloan
    Sep 9, 2026

    Basically 18 scenes with an airboat and no jokes about Lana Del Rey. This is why you need at least one person in the crew under 40.

    74 Likes
    BenDavid Grabinski
    BenDavid Grabinski
    Sep 9, 2026

    I really thought that spot on his forehead was going to be plot relevant

    64 Likes
    Melissa
    Melissa
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    Sep 9, 2026

    The joy this brought me was immense. I've been looking forward to this since the moment I found out it was happening. Extra grateful my daughter wanted to go with me, and even stayed awake the entire time. Bless her heart 🤣🪼

    56 Likes
    aliceandro 👽
    aliceandro 👽
    Oct 8, 2026

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE SO FREAKING BACK RIGHT NOW, Y'ALL

    33 Likes
    optiMSTie
    optiMSTie
    Oct 11, 2026

    🎵Tom Servo🎵 "Check me out" 🎵Tom Servo🎵 "Check me out again"

    34 Likes
    Nerozero
    Nerozero
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    Sep 9, 2026

    A pretty good first outing for the returning crew. I liked the new pacing of the breaks and other DIY touches. Men in their sixties controlled puppets again, and I am happy. Seen in a theater with a likeminded crowd of 40+ year old nerds!

    43 Likes
    Henry Gilbert
    Henry Gilbert
    Oct 12, 2026

    This rocks. No complex lore, just "ok Mike is back on the SOL now." Only got into these guys' work a few years back but this was still such a treat. Would have liked maybe one or two more host segments but that's a pretty small complaint.

    26 Likes
    merritt k
    merritt k
    Sep 9, 2026

    ONE! HUNDRED! MOVIES! THIS! YEAR! 🎉 honestly a milestone I didn't think I would reach! I wanted to get more into movies this year and I have done it. and my 100th movie for the year takes me back to my roots and MST3K. I made a new buddy at the theater because he liked…

    37 Likes
    MischiefMealla
    MischiefMealla

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Reviews

  • LP
    Lisa Petitte

    new MST3K episodes.. in theaters? Sign me up! Awesome to see the whole cast back together again!

    SS
    Sarah Jane Santiago
    #lol
    #hilarious

    fun times!

    KD
    Kelvin Dinh
    #hilarious

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments - Sting of Death (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments - Sting of Death (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 40min long.
What's MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments - Sting of Death (2026) about?
The beloved crew from the original run of MST3K and RiffTrax Live returns for The RiffTrax Experiments! Evil Pearl Forrester has once again captured Mike Nelson, Crow T. Robot, and Tom Servo and is forcing them to watch Sting Of Death.
Who's the cast of MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments - Sting of Death (2026)?
  • Michael J. Nelson
  • Kevin Murphy
  • Bill Corbett
  • Mary Jo Pehl
Who's the director behind MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments - Sting of Death (2026)?
Kevin Murphy directed MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments - Sting of Death (2026).