RuPaul is set to headline the upcoming disaster comedy film Stop! That!
Train! , directed by Adam Shankman.
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The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release in the UK and Ireland on August 21, 2026, followed by a digital streaming debut.
The film follows best friends and train stewardesses Tess and DeeDee, played by Ginger Minj and Jujubee, who transfer from Stank Rail to the high-speed Glamazonian Express.
Their journey turns chaotic when a severe storm, dubbed "Stormaganza," threatens the runaway train heading toward Celebration, Florida.
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Star-Studded Cast and Production
The ensemble cast includes Drag Race alumni Brooke Lynn Hytes, Symone, Marcia Marcia Marcia, and Latrice Royale, alongside actors like Matt Rogers, Chris Parnell, Joel McHale, Jerry O'Connell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Rachel Bloom, Nicole Richie, Missi Pyle, Michelle Visage, Lisa Rinna, and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Produced by RuPaul alongside Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and Adam Shankman, the film was written by Christina Friel and Connor Wright.
Behind the scenes, the production faced public debate over the potential use of generative AI during filming.
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Director Adam Shankman addressed the extent of AI visual effects usage following feedback, as conflicting statements sparked discussion among viewers ahead of the premiere.
