Green Day inspired film to be re-named ‘Nimrods’

Nimrods Movie · Posted Apr 9, 2026 · 9 ARTICLES · 23 COMMENTS

The Green Day inspired film formally known as New Years Rev is now officially renamed Nimrods and has been picked up by Inaugural Entertainment. No word yet on a release date.

The Hollywood Reporter describes the film as follow:

"Nimrods is a coming-of-age film centering on three high school friends who set out on a wild road trip under the mistaken assumption that their fledgling band has been booked to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve. The story is based on Green Day’s real-life adventures while living in a van before the success of Dookie."

Articles Overview

  • The Green Day-inspired comedy previously known as 'New Years Rev' has been renamed 'Nimrods.'
  • Inaugural Entertainment has acquired the film and will handle its distribution.
  • The new title references Green Day's 1997 album 'Nimrod.'
  • The project is a coming-of-age comedy drawing inspiration from the band's early years.
  • A release date hasn't been released in connection with the new title and distribution deal.

From the r/GreenDay community

u/jstrummer8 ▲ 76
Still waiting on a release date…
u/Smoothedoutvalentine ▲ 3
thank god, "New Years Rev" was such a stupid name like i get the whole Rev Rad refrence but shortening it to "Rev" in the actual title was a bad call
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