American Idiot (Film)

American Idiot is a 2025 action comedy musical film directed by Michael Mayer, who also serves as a producer based on the concept album of the same name with the Broadway cast reprising their roles and Abigail Breslin, Tom Hardy, Adam Carolla, Harry Shearer, Gerard Way and Mark Hoppus (in his film debut) joining the cast. The film follows a new story, where the cast face a evil king of destruction who wants to take over Jingletown, their home, so they recruit the Jesus of Suburbia to fight for Jingletown. 
Attempts of the film have sank and the project was scrapped until revived by Michael Mayer who partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures to create the film. The Broadway cast are contacted to reprises their roles which they agree. Rob Cavallo, who produced the American Idiot, was set to compose the film's music. Roberto Orci was set to write the film.
The film was released to theaters on September, 21, 2025 by Warner Bros. Pictures, originally scheduled for September 11 but got delayed of controversy. It received positive reviews from critics who praised the special effects, performances, music, and script but criticize the plot, and new characters and received $759 million over a 120 million budget.
===Plot===
Jingletown, a vibrant and rebellious community, lives in harmony. Their world is turned upside down when the King of Destruction arrives, demanding absolute control. He unleashes his forces, silencing dissent and imposing his iron grip. The American Idiot cast, initially skeptical, soon realizes the threat posed by the King.
Desperate for a way to resist, the Broadway cast reaches out to the Jesus of Suburbia, recognizing his rebellious spirit and the strength of his following. They convince him that the King's tyranny threatens not just Jingletown, but the very essence of their community and their ideals.
The Jesus of Suburbia, fueled by a sense of responsibility and a desire for change, rallies his allies, Whatsername and St. Jimmy. They join forces with the Broadway cast, forming an unlikely alliance. The groups combine their unique skills and experiences, planning a strategy to fight back against the King.
The alliance launches a series of guerilla operations, disrupting the King's control and inspiring hope in the oppressed people of Jingletown. Their resistance draws upon the themes of rebellion, disillusionment, and the search for meaning that resonate throughout the American Idiot story. The King, enraged by their defiance, prepares a decisive counterattack.
As the King's forces close in on Jingletown, the alliance must make a final stand. The battle tests their courage, their loyalty, and their belief in the power of their collective spirit. The Broadway cast, drawing from their theatrical experience, uses their performances to inspire hope and unite the community.
Through their combined efforts, the alliance defeats the King, liberating Jingletown from his oppressive rule. The community emerges from the conflict strengthened and united, forever changed by their shared experience. The Broadway cast, having discovered the power of their art to inspire change, finds renewed purpose and meaning in their roles.
===Cast===
*John Gallagher Jr. as Johnny, a young man who deals with drugs, nihilism, and struggling love. Gallagher reprises his role from the American Idiot musical.
*Stark Sands as Tunny, a young man and Johnny's friend/company. Sands reprises his role from the American Idiot musical.
*Michael Esper as Will, a young man and Johnny's friend. Esper reprises his role from the American Idiot musical.
*Tony Vincent as St. Jimmy, a drug dealer and adventurer. Vincent reprises his role from the American Idiot musical.
*Rebecca Naomi Jones as Whatsername, a pretty woman and the love interest of the Jesus of Suburbia. Jones reprises her role from the American Idiot musical.
*Mary Faber as Heather, Will's pregnant girlfriend. Faber reprises her role from the American Idiot musical.
*Christina Sajous as The Extraordinary Girl, Tunny's nurse and love interest. Sajous reprises her role from the American Idiot musical.
*Abigail Breslin as Olivia, Johnny's love interest.
*Tom Hardy as Phillip, the brother of Johnny.
*Adam Carolla as Jesus of Suburbia, an American adolescent anti-hero.
*Harry Shearer as the King, a powerful king who wants power of Jingletown.
*Mark Hoppus as Alvin, the mayor of Jingletown.
*Gerard Way as Thomas, the keeper of all secrets on Jesus of Suburbia.
*Pete Davidson as Tim, the King's right hand man and assistant.
===Music===
[Soundtrack]
1. American Idiot (by John Gallagher Jr., Stark Stands, Tom Hardy)
2. Jesus of Suburbia (by Adam Carolla)
3. Holiday (by Gerard Way and Michael Esper)
4. Boulevard of Broken Dreams (by Adam Carolla)
5. The King has Arrived (by Harry Shearer)
6. Wake Me Up When September Ends (by Gerard Way)/
TBA
Category:2025 films
Category:Warner Bros.