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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Comedy · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2026

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

Movie details

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

“One... last... plan.”

2026 Comedy · Science Fiction · Adventure 1h 41m

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TMDB

7.6 / 10

Community rating

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

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Matt Johnson

Written by

Matt Johnson · Jay McCarrol · Matthew Miller · Jared Raab

Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Matt

Jay McCarrol

Jay McCarrol

Jay

Ben Petrie

Ben Petrie

Ben

Ethan Eng

Ethan Eng

Ethan

Michael Scott

Michael Scott

Michael

Jared Raab

Jared Raab

Jared

Reid Janisse

Reid Janisse

Reid

Court is in session

Put Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.