R-rated Film 'stop! That! Train!' Launches With High Praise
WHO:
Screen Rant - Sarah Michelle Gellar stars in the new R-rated movie, Stop! That! Train!.
Moviefone - The film features ‘RuPaul's Drag Race’ stars Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Symone, and Marcia Marcia Marcia, as well as Rachel Bloom, Chris Parnell, and RuPaul Charles.
Moviefone - The film is directed by Adam Shankman.
WHAT:
Variety - The film is billed as a “true story” where every scene unfolds “exactly as it happened in real life.”
CNN - The film was filmed in just 19 days and features cameos from celebrities like Nicole Richie, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Raven-Symoné.
CNN - The film is 92 minutes long and follows two employees of commuter train company Stank Rail who must save a train from a stormaganza.
Screen Rant - Stop! That! Train! debuts to a stellar Rotten Tomatoes score.
Moviefone - The film is a comedy.
WHERE:
Moviefone - The film is opening in theaters.
WHEN:
Screen Rant - The film is set to be released on June 12.
Moviefone - The film opens in theaters on June 12.
WHY:
CNN - The film aims to counteract negative portrayals of drag queens in the political environment by showcasing their comedy and entertainment skills.
HOW:
CNN - Director Adam Shankman stated he wanted to create a comedy-forward movie that is politically free, intentionally avoiding jokes about race, religion, and drag.
Moviefone - The film was directed by Adam Shankman, known for his work on Hairspray.
(UPDATED June 11, 2026 08:29 UTC)
A new film, described as a “true story,” unfolds every scene exactly as it happened in real life, featuring a 92-minute narrative about two employees of Stank Rail who must save a train from a stormaganza. Filmed in just 19 days, it includes cameos from celebrities like Nicole Richie, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Raven-Symoné, and aims to counter negative portrayals of drag queens by highlighting their comedy and entertainment skills. Director Adam Shankman emphasized his intention to create a comedy-forward movie that steers clear of jokes about race, religion, and drag, focusing instead on pure entertainment.
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(UPDATED June 11, 2026 06:32 UTC)
Sarah Michelle Gellar stars in the new R-rated comedy film, Stop! That! Train!, which is directed by Adam Shankman, known for his work on Hairspray. The movie features a star-studded cast including ‘RuPaul's Drag Race’ personalities like Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and Brooke Lynn Hytes, along with Rachel Bloom and RuPaul Charles. Stop! That! Train! is set to open in theaters on June 12 and has already debuted to a stellar Rotten Tomatoes score.