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- The long-awaited Community movie has been confirmed and the script is finished, creating immense anticipation among its cult following.
- The Community movie is expected to have a more grounded story that focuses on the characters rather than the high-concept episodes of the series, according to creator Dan Harmon.
- Star Joel McHale has suggested that filming may happen in summer 2024, for a holiday 2024 release.
The cast of the Community movie continues to tease the long-awaited feature-length finale to round off the cult comedy, as And A Movie has been in development for several years — but it is still on the way. It was years until Abed's prophecy of "six seasons and a movie" would come true, and in September 2022 And A Movie, the feature-length follow-up to 2015's Community season 6, was confirmed as greenlit by Sony TV and Peacock.
Community first debuted on NBC in September 2009 and follows a study group at Greendale Community College. In 2014, NBC axed the comedy after the 5th season, but it was revived for a 6th and final season on Yahoo! Screen. Community had a small but loyal fanbase during its original run, but that grew into a cult following in the years after it ended. It's been an incredibly popular title on multiple streaming platforms including Netflix, and online memes have also helped the Community fanbase to grow since its cancelation - all of which has added to the immense anticipation for the Community movie.
Why Community Was Cancelled By NBC After Season 5
Community experienced two cancellations during its broadcast run, but the first axing decided by NBC after season 5 was truly unavoidable.
Latest News About The Community Movie
Alison Brie Announces The Script Is Finished
After news concerning the script seemed to be conflicting for several months, the latest news sees Alison Brie confirm the Community movie script is finished. While speaking on a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Brie not only revealed the script is done, but she also gave it her personal stamp of approval. Though a timeline is still elusive for the long-awaited movie spinoff, the completion of the script means it has officially entered the next phase. Read Brie's full comments below:
We got a script, which is a major update. We got a script — you heard it here first... I’ve read the script, and it’s so funny... I hope that Annie hasn’t changed too much because I loved her just the way she was.
The Community Movie Is Confirmed
Community's "And A Movie" Is Finally Coming True
It's official — the Community movie is happening. Even though there had been talks of a Community movie since before the TV series ended, no official news of its development was confirmed until long after season 6 finished. It wasn't until September 2022 that the movie was finally announced with Joel McHale tweeting out the announcement and tagging several of the show's cast members. Dan Harmon is returning to write the movie alongside series veteran Andrew Guest, and it is being developed by Peacock as likely a streaming exclusive project.
Community is available to stream on Peacock
Community Movie Production Status
When To Expect The Community Movie
The Community movie release date has yet to be confirmed. However, the project seemed to be moving quickly since its announcement in September 2022, with Joel McHale discussing a Community movie table read and Donald Glover giving updates on the expected filming schedule. Now, Joel McHale has suggested that filming will take place in the summer of 2024, with hopes for a "quick turnaround" and a holiday 2024 release.