Never Change! is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Marty Schousboe and written by John Reynolds. It stars Reynolds, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Carmen Christopher, Jo Firestone, and Gary Richardson, with supporting performances from Rudy Pankow, Topher Grace, Jackie Cruz, John Early, Ana Gasteyer, Patti Harrison, Steve Little, and Zach Cherry.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2026 and was released on Hulu on June 17.
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Premise
Due to a legal technicality, the class of 2008 must return to high school, now in their mid-30s, bringing with them midlife baggage and teenage angst.
Cast
Sofia Black-D'Elia as Katie Cartwright
Carmen Christopher as Tedi Mayo
Jo Firestone as Amelia Nadler
John Reynolds as Sunny Football
Gary Richardson as Curtis Eldridge
Roberta Colindrez as Claire Dubois
Jackie Cruz as Victoria Mayo
John Early as Tim
Ana Gasteyer as Principal Nadler
Topher Grace as Mr. Whiley
Patti Harrison as Sandra
Steve Little as Marvin
Sunita Mani as Ms. Wing
Ayden Mayeri as Trish
Rudy Pankow as Mark
Maria Thayer as Ms. Jankey
Nate Varonne as Ron Felker
Matt Barats as Matt Clinger
Billy Bryk as Kai
Max Clarke as Guitar Player
Zach Cherry as Todd Hutchinson
Joe Cunningham as Jerry
Ana Fabrega as Friz
Danny Groh as Gym Teacher
Ben Nadler as Alien/Guitar Guy
Scott Nelson as Bill Brown
Nick Mestad as Derek
Nathan Min as Peter
Joe Pera as Group Member
Micah Sterenberg as Sad Student
Drennen Quinn as Radio DJ
Jill Talley as Ron’s Mom
Additionally, Johnny Knoxville has a vocal cameo as the voice of the person reading the mysterious love letter that Ms. Jankey receives.
Production
In November 2025, principal photography was taking place in Syracuse, New York, on a comedy film directed by Marty Schousboe and written by John Reynolds for Hulu. In April 2026, the first film was selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival.
Release
Never Change! premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2026, and was released on Hulu on June 17.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 25% of 20 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.9/10.
