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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.

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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

“One... last... plan.”

2026 Comedy · Science Fiction · Adventure 1h 40m

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7.6 / 10

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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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Names above the title

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

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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.