Get ready to crank up the punk rock and hit the road, because Nimrods is rolling into theaters this summer with a fresh poster and a confirmed release date. This upcoming comedy, inspired by the early, van-living days of Green Day, promises a hilarious ride full of mistaken identities and teenage dreams.
The film centers on three teenage bandmates who embark on a cross-country road trip to Los Angeles, convinced they're about to open for Green Day on New Year's Eve. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters and find themselves in a series of wild, punk-fueled adventures. The story draws directly from Green Day's own scrappy beginnings, when the band lived out of their van and chased stardom.
Directed and written by Lee Kirk—who previously worked with Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong on the 2016 comedy Ordinary World—Nimrods stars Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon), Kylr Coffman (The Gates), and Ryan Foust (Marry Me). The film also boasts an impressive supporting cast, including The Office alums Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, Mckenna Grace (Scream 7), Keen Ruffalo (Hal & Harper), Ignacio Diaz-Silverio (Zero Day), Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live), Bobby Lee (And Just Like That...), and Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy).
The newly released poster captures the film's DIY, punk-rock spirit with a gritty, hand-drawn aesthetic. It visually hints at the chaos and camaraderie of the band's journey, while cheekily suggesting that these aspiring rock stars are, indeed, total nimrods. Originally titled New Years Rev, the film takes its name from Green Day's 1997 album Nimrod, which spawned the iconic single “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” The filmmakers clearly hope audiences will have the time of their lives when the movie debuts exclusively in theaters on August 14.
Green Day's involvement goes beyond inspiration. Billie Joe Armstrong, along with bandmates Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, serve as producers on the project. The film is produced by Tim Perell for Process, with executive producers Ryan Kroft and Michael Rapino for Live Nation Studios, and Jonathan Daniel. It's a production of Inaugural Entertainment, Live Nation Studios, and fan-owned entertainment company Legion M.
This isn't Green Day's first foray into film. The band has appeared in concert documentaries like Broadway Idiot and the music doc Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk, and even made a cameo in The Simpsons Movie, performing a vocal version of Danny Elfman's theme. But Nimrods marks a new chapter, blending their real-life story with fictional comedy.
For fans of punk rock and road-trip comedies, Nimrods looks like a perfect summer treat. Mark your calendars for August 14, and get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even shed a tear for the dreamers who never give up.
