Green Day‑Inspired Film ‘Nimrods’ Trailer Released Ahead of August Premiere

The official trailer for the coming‑of‑age comedy film “Nimrods,” inspired by punk rock band Green Day, has been released. The movie follows a group of young musicians who mistakenly believe they have been selected to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve, prompting a chaotic road‑trip across America. Band members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool appear as themselves, while the cast includes Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, Ryan Foust, McKenna Grace, Sean Gunn, Fred Armisen, Jenna Fischer and Bobby Lee, among others. Directed and written by Lee Kirk, the film is slated for release on August 14. Production partners include Live Nation Studios and Process.

The trailer showcases the blend of rock‑music nostalgia and humor, highlighting the fictional band’s attempts to secure a gig with Green Day and the ensuing misadventures. The film’s release will add a new entry to Green Day’s cultural footprint, targeting fans of the band and teenage comedy audiences alike.