Tubihas been such a gift to cinephiles around the globe by providing a free streaming service for several fan-favorite titles. For the start of 2025, the platform amplified its lineup with the releases ofthe firstChild’s Playmovie, TheUnbearable Weight of Massive Talent,Bill SkarsgårdandMaika Monroe’s underrated horror comedyVillains, theBrendan Fraser-ledLooney Tunes: Back in Action, and the sports comedyFighting With My Family, among others. And it’s such a delight to know we can all stream these titles for free. Adding to its extensive library is one of the best comedies in the 21st century, theJosh Greenbaum-directedBarb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
StarringBridesmaids’Kristen WiigandAnnie Mumolo, both of whom also served as writers,Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Marfollows middle-aged lifelong best friends Barb (Mumolo) and Star (Wiig, who also played the villain Sharon Fisherman) as they set out on an adventure to leave their town for the first time and visit the busy and colorful Vista Del Mar. The film also starredJamie Dornanas Edgar Pagét,a role that also exceptionally showcased theFifty Shades of Greyactor’s talent in comedy. The rest of the cast includesDamon Wayans Jr.,Wendi McLendon-Covey,Reba McEntire,Michael Hitchcock,Fortune Feimster,Vanessa Bayer,Phyllis Smith,Tom Lenk,Josh Robert Thompson, and more.
Is ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ Getting a Sequel?
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Marremains one of the classics of thepandemic era. Originally set for a theatrical release back in 2020, thecomedy filmwas moved to a 2021 release and on VOD due to COVID-19. Fortunately, the film defied all odds and received mostly positive reviews from critics, with a current 81% score on review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes. Sadly, Edgar’s prayer has not been answered yet when it comes to the film getting a sequel. However, back in February 2024,Dornan told Collider that he’s totally down for a sequel. He said:
“I have had a couple of conversations with Kristen and Annie about like, doing more, you know slightly unfortunate, like COVID-y timing with the release of that. And I do think it’s found a really lovely audience who really genuinely like, love it. But because of the way it came out and the timings of it and not getting a cinematic release because of the cinemas been closed. It was just tough [and] I feel like more people should know it. And if more people had seen it in the right way at the time, then these would probably be easier conversations to be having about doing more because you could do endless, I mean, they could - Barb and Star and Edgar could go anywhere, [and] I would go anywhere with those guys. So I’ll keep knocking on the door and see if, you know, it would be a great thing. I’d love it.”
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