Nearly 25 years after the debut of Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, the cult duo are back in their latest film, Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe. Fans of the cult animated series will be able to enjoy the same raunchy laughter, slapstick antics, and complete ignorance that made them famous in the 90s. The following is all you need to be aware of their highly anticipated return to big screens.
The Plot
Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe takes our dim-witted protagonists into uncharted territory—literally. After attempting to (accidentally, obviously) create chaos within their tiny town, Beavis and Butt-Head are sent to an astronaut camp as the juvenile court’s sentence. Naturally, their talents result in them being selected to be part of a NASA mission. The next few days are a string of calamities that end with two of them being pulled into an unimaginable black hole.
Beavis and Butt-Head are transporting themselves from 1998 to 2022. Their dated humor collides with the challenges of our modern society. As they navigate smartphones, online media, and the politics of correctness, they are involved in a plot. While doing so, their minds are focused on one task: impressing “chicks.”
What to Expect
Fans are sure to find everything they like from Beavis and Butt-Head to be preserved. The film is a continuation of its “so dumb it’s smart” comedy style that director Mike Judge masterfully employs. You can expect a lot of poorly thought-out strategies and sloppy one-liners, as well as situations that explode quickly due to the brothers’ unsurpassed capability to fail at making bad choices.
The interstellar plot of Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe is a blend of the pair’s comical humor and sci-fi snark. However, beyond the laughs, this film serves as an homage to the history of the franchise as well as a clever parody of the extent to which things have changed since the 90s.
Key Creatives
Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butt-Head, returns as the director of this series. Fans will be delighted to find out that Judge voices both characters and will reprise his signature delivery of Beavis’s exuberant and energetic personality as well as Butt-Head’s signature dry laugh. The judge’s participation ensures that the tone and humor remain as true to the series’ foundations.
The film was written by Judge and co-writer Lew Morton. Guy Maxtone-Graham, Lew Morton, and Ian Maxtone-Graham. The team has come up with a tale packed with laugh-inducing moments while remaining true to the pair’s unique style of comedy.
Why Now?
Many fans have long pleaded for the sequel to the success of Beavis and Butthead. Beavis and Butt-Head America, as well as with nostalgia for the ’90s pop culture on the rise, it’s impossible to time the release more perfectly. The revival of the series is sure to please both those who have been fans for a long time and also a new generation who is experiencing the humor for the first time.
Streaming platforms have opened the doors for old series and films to gain new audiences. Paramount+ is the home for the new Beavis and Butt-Head movie, which makes it immediately accessible to an international audience.
How to Watch
Beavis and Butthead Do the World was a premiere only on Paramount+ on June 23, 2022. If you’re still not signed up, now is the best moment to join and experience the amusing antics of these adorable stupid people.
Is It Worth Watching?
If you’ve loved Beavis and Butt-Head in the past or are a lover of witty comedy and social satire, this movie is one to watch. This is a unique sequel that keeps the essence of the first while remaining modern and fresh. If you’re laughing at their insanity or enjoying the nods of nostalgia to their past, Beavis and Butt-Head Do the World is an incredibly unique and hilarious adventure.
