Green Day's 'Nimrods' is a coming-of-age comedy film inspired by the band's early days. It follows a teenage punk band on a road trip to Los Angeles, hoping to open for their heroes, Green Day. The movie was primarily shot in Oklahoma, with locations in and around Oklahoma City. Green Day members act in the film and contributed to its soundtrack, which includes a new song. The soundtrack is a 30-track album spanning the band's influential career, featuring fan-favorite songs and new exclusives.
The film's production created 763 career opportunities and an estimated direct spend of over $5.6 million, according to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office. It filmed primarily in central Oklahoma in February and March 2025, using the state and Oklahoma City film incentives. The world premiere was held at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024.
The movie's original title was 'New Year's Rev,' but it was changed to 'Nimrods' as a reference to Green Day's 1997 album 'Nimrod.' The film stars Mason Thames, Jenna Fischer, and Oklahoman Kylr Coffman, alongside Green Day members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool. The soundtrack includes songs from Makenna Grace, The Paradox, and Ultra Q, along with four tracks by the fictitious band, Analog Dogs.
The film's release was celebrated with a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, where Armstrong performed on top of an ice cream truck, which the Analog Dogs had commandeered. The band handed out T-shirts, cassettes, and ice cream to fans.
'Nimrods' is a nostalgic journey through Green Day's early days, blending their real-life adventures with a fictional story. It showcases the band's influence on the punk rock scene and the impact of their music on fans, both in Oklahoma and beyond.
