Talladega Nights Returns June 28, 30, July 1
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- Talladega Nights will return to theaters nationwide on June 28, June 30, and July 1 to mark its 20th anniversary.
- Talladega Nights originally premiered on August 4, 2006, and grossed over $163 million worldwide, including $148 million domestically.
- Will Ferrell reprises his role as Ricky Bobby, joined by John C. Reilly as Cal Naughton Jr., Sacha Baron Cohen as Jean Girard, Gary Cole, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Leslie Bibb.
- Adam McKay co‑wrote the script with Will Ferrell, directed the film, and worked alongside producers Jimmy Miller and Judd Apatow, with cinematography by Oliver Wood.
- Talladega Nights earned an MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss and a Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedy Movie Actor.
Why it matters: The re‑release gives theaters a new revenue stream and offers fans a chance to see the comedy on the big screen, while the film’s legacy is reinforced by the anniversary event. The limited run also highlights the enduring popularity of NASCAR‑themed humor and may spur similar anniversary screenings for other cult comedies.
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