Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol

Producer:

Matt Greyson, Matthew Miller

Writer:

Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol

Release Date:

Feb 13, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 35m

Synopsis

When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008.

Cast

  • Matt Johnson
  • Jay McCarrol
  • Ben Petrie
  • Ethan Eng
  • Michael Scott
  • Reid Janisse
  • Steve Hamelin
  • Luke Lalonde
  • Maddy Wilde
  • Mitch Derosier
Moviegoers are saying
This comedy appears to be a technical and legal marvel that pushes boundaries so far it may never see wide release again due to copyright issues. Audiences are blown away by the sheer audacity of turning The Hangover's least funny moment into comedic gold, with viewers demanding immediate rewatches and comprehensive behind-the-scenes footage.
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  • Jan 16, 2026

    how on earth did they make this lol

    13.1K Likes
    David Sims
    David Sims
    Feb 17, 2026

    better be a five hour comprehensive making-of bonus feature on that blu-ray

    11.5K Likes
    demi adejuyigbe
    demi adejuyigbe
    Feb 12, 2026

    can’t recommend seeing this one in theaters enough asked myself “how did they do that???” at least 50 times

    9.0K Likes
    eddyburback
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    Sep 5, 2025

    Comedy masterpiece.  There’s a gag related to THE HANGOVER that might be the funniest thing I’ve ever seen.

    7.5K Likes
    BenDavid Grabinski
    BenDavid Grabinski
    Feb 9, 2026

    if you got a best friend, you won’t even notice getting older. one of the best comedies ever made

    7.3K Likes
    coffee
    coffee
    Feb 16, 2026

    Spit out my metaphorical drink when I heard that Black Eyed Peas song playing

    6.0K Likes
    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
  • Feb 12, 2026

    Insane flex to make the least funny joke of another movie the funniest moment of your own

    6.0K Likes
    Jacob
    Jacob
    Feb 10, 2026

    oBAMNA Cinema in its purest, Canadian form

    5.9K Likes
    Amanda the Jedi
    Amanda the Jedi
    Oct 19, 2025

    “this is going to be a copyright nightmare. if you’re watching this in a theatre right now, thank your lucky stars because it’s going to be the only showing ever.”

    5.4K Likes
    sage
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Top Reviews
  • le rottenlemn
    le rottenlemn liked
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    this is kind of like the bof season 2 finale if you think about it solo band solo youtube channel im seeing it

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    svit
    svit loved
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    yuuuuuup

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    zxki
    zxki disliked
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    Only watched this due to the number of recommendations it got, and unfortunately, I'm less likely to recommend it further. I haven't watched the show, nor do I know any of the cast members, so that might have been my issue with why it didn't hit. However, the humour in general just wasn't my type.…

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  • Chris Ceballos
    Chris Ceballos loved
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    Just saw this at a Monday mystery surprise movie and it was nothing like I expected it to be. It was so much better than anticipated and being from Toronto and a back to the future fan, I felt like this movie was made for me and anyone like me. I highly recommend going into this movie blindly and…

    🔥 1 8M
    Jimmy Cricket
    Jimmy Cricket loved
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    Incredible. Had the time of my life watching this; every joke landed, genuinely moved, inspired by the story/production and so many moments left me questioning how they did that, don’t know the last time I ever thought that. Unbelievable film.

    👀 1 3M
    the one and only
    the one and only liked
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    it was definitely something. i liked it plenty, but i wasn’t really there at some parts. but its an overall good movie

    🔥 1 2M
  • SpindlyMan
    SpindlyMan is "meh" on
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    Not for me. DNF.

    🔥 1 6M
    Cory Nunez
    Cory Nunez loved
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    Finally got around to watching this and for someone who’s never seen the show, had no clue what he was getting into I absolutely loved it!! I loved their chemistry and how wacky with bits of pop culture it was. And some of the shots were really impressive with it being just handheld cameras shot…

    9D
    jam jammy jambam
    jam jammy jambam loved
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    Packed Monday surprise premiere @ Scotiabank theatre, presented by Matt Johnson and Jay McCarroll! What a batshit meta mockumentary. Incredibly online, incredible funny, incredibly Torontonian. Woulda hit so much harder had I watched the show beforehand. Alas had a fantastic time

    8M

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Metacritic

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88
Jul 24, 2026

It’s not what you think. It’s as if Monty Python had an excellent adventure with Bill Ted Borat. You will laugh helplessly.

Peter Travers
The Travers Take
80
Jul 1, 2026

At its core it’s a film about the joy of hanging out and creating stuff with your pals – a daffy but delightful ode to delusional dreamers the world over with an admirable commitment to the bit.

Hannah Strong
Little White Lies
80
Feb 17, 2026

Johnson is nothing if not a punchy ringmaster of deadpan humor and his grab-bag mindset generates enough goodwill to appreciate the DIY brashness of it all. I’m one of those who had no clue of this act’s history and I’m fairly certain I’d look forward to Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie the Sequel.

Metacritic review by Robert Abele
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) about?
When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008.
Who's the cast of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026)?
  • Matt Johnson as Matt
  • Jay McCarrol as Jay
  • Ben Petrie as Ben
  • Ethan Eng as Ethan
  • Michael Scott as Michael
  • Reid Janisse as Reid
  • Steve Hamelin as Steve
  • Luke Lalonde as Luke
  • Maddy Wilde as Maddy
  • Mitch Derosier as Mitch
Who's the director behind Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026)?
Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol directed Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026).
Who produced Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026)?
Matt Greyson and Matthew Miller produced Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026).