Nimrods, the Green Day–inspired coming-of-age road comedy from director Lee Kirk, opened in theaters on August 14, 2026, following its festival debut under the title New Year’s Rev at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The film follows three friends who set out on a chaotic cross-country drive to Los Angeles after mistakenly believing their garage band has been booked to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve. It stars Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, Ryan Foust, Jenna Fischer, Mckenna Grace, Angela Kinsey, Fred Armisen, Bobby Lee, and Sean Gunn, and was produced in part by Green Day’s own Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool. Since its release, the film has earned generally positive reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes) and roughly $1.3 million at the box office, per Wikipedia and The Numbers. From here on, this article focuses entirely on the film’s music: its original score, the released soundtrack album, and the songs that make up its Green Day–soaked track list.
Nimrods Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film Name | Nimrods (originally New Year’s Rev) |
| Director | Lee Kirk |
| Production Company | Live Nation Productions |
| Distributor | Inaugural Entertainment |
| Platform | Theatrical release |
| Release Date (Film) | August 14, 2026 (U.S.); August 11, 2026 (U.K.); TIFF premiere September 12, 2025 |
| Score Composer | Alec Puro |
| Soundtrack Album Label | Reprise Records |
| Soundtrack Release Date | July 31, 2026 |
| Total Tracks | 30 |
| Total Runtime | 1 hour 27 minutes |
Update — runtime confirmed: The earlier discrepancy between sources has been resolved. Wikipedia’s post-release entry now lists the film’s running time at 116 minutes, matching Letterboxd; the 102-minute figure that appeared in some early listings has not carried over to post-release sources.
Nimrods Critical & Box Office Reception
Since its August 14, 2026 theatrical release, Nimrods has drawn generally positive reviews: 72% of 58 critics’ reviews are positive on Rotten Tomatoes (average rating 6.2/10), while Metacritic’s weighted score sits at 55/100 based on 10 critics, indicating “mixed or average” reception. The film earned approximately $1.3 million at the box office, per Wikipedia and The Numbers. This section is a factual update added after the film’s release; it does not affect the soundtrack details below, which remain accurate as originally reported.
Nimrods Soundtrack Overview
The officially released Nimrods Original Soundtrack arrived on July 31, 2026 via Reprise Records, two weeks ahead of the film’s theatrical debut. Rather than a traditional score album, it’s structured as a song compilation: 23 tracks from Green Day’s own catalog — spanning career staples, four previously unreleased live recordings, and one brand-new single — alongside tracks from artists who appear in or contribute music to the film, including Analog Dogs (the fictional band at the story’s center), The Paradox, Ultra Q, and actress Mckenna Grace herself. Film Music Reporter’s upcoming-albums index specifically classifies the release as a “Song Album,” distinct from a standalone score release for Alec Puro’s original underscore, which has not been announced as a separate commercial product as of this writing. Per Wikipedia’s sourced chart data, the album has since charted at No. 6 on Billboard’s Soundtracks chart, No. 2 on the UK’s Official Soundtrack Albums chart, and No. 21 on the Hungarian Albums chart (MAHASZ).
Who Composed the Nimrods Score?
Alec Puro is credited as the film’s composer for its original underscore. Born April 25, 1975, in Santa Monica, California, Puro is an American drummer, songwriter, and composer best known as a member of the rock band Deadsy. Over a film and television scoring career spanning nearly three decades, he has composed music for the Freeform drama The Fosters and Netflix’s Black Summer, and collaborated with Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn on the score for Mall. His other credits include The Art of Getting By, Higher Ground, All Nighter, and A Happening of Monumental Proportions. Nimrods marks his latest theatrical feature scoring credit, though — as noted above — his original score for the film has not been released as a separate commercial album; the released Nimrods Original Soundtrack is a song-based compilation rather than a score record.
Nimrods Official Tracklist
Verified against the Nimrods Original Soundtrack release via Apple Music, Reprise Records/Green Day’s official store, and cross-referenced music press coverage (Consequence, NME, BrooklynVegan). Total album runtime is confirmed at 1 hour 27 minutes across 30 tracks; individual per-track durations are not yet reflected in indexed databases (see Source Transparency Report), with the exception of the closing track, confirmed at 4:10.
- Longview – Green Day
- In the End – Green Day
- Bored – Analog Dogs
- When I Come Around – Green Day
- Walking Contradiction – Green Day
- Dilemma – Green Day
- Waiting – Green Day
- Geek Stink Breath – Green Day
- Bab’s Uvula Who? – Green Day
- Panic Song – Green Day
- Basket Case – Green Day
- Hitchin’ a Ride – Green Day
- Dominated Love Slave – Analog Dogs
- Haushinka – Green Day
- Bobby Sox – Green Day
- Ms. Lauren – The Paradox
- It’s So Fine – Mckenna Grace
- Getaway – Analog Dogs
- Freaking Out – Analog Dogs
- Cold – Ultra Q
- Last Night on Earth – Green Day
- Brain Stew – Green Day
- Wake Me Up When September Ends – Green Day
- Corvette Summer – Green Day
- American Idiot (Live) – Green Day
- Know Your Enemy (Live) – Green Day
- Auld Lang Syne (Live) – Green Day
- Good Riddance – Green Day
- I’m Never Gonna R.I.P. – Green Day
- Going to Pasalacqua (Live) – Green Day (4:10)
Score Highlights
- “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.” — The soundtrack’s lone new studio recording, released as a single on July 7, 2026. Music press has described it as a two-minute burst of vintage 1950s rock ‘n’ roll in the vein of Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, marking Green Day’s first new music since 2024’s Saviors.
- The Palladium Live Block (Tracks 25–27, 30) — Four previously unreleased live recordings captured at a 2025 Green Day show at the Palladium in Los Angeles, filmed specifically to be used in the film: “American Idiot,” “Know Your Enemy,” “Auld Lang Syne,” and “Going to Pasalacqua.”
- Analog Dogs’ Original Cuts — “Bored,” “Dominated Love Slave,” “Getaway,” and “Freaking Out” are credited to Analog Dogs, the fictional band the film’s teenage protagonists play in. According to Green Day’s official discography site, these tracks were written specifically for the movie by Jakob Armstrong, son of Billie Joe Armstrong.
- “Ms. Lauren” and “Cold” — Contributions from real-world acts The Paradox and Ultra Q respectively; Ultra Q is also fronted by Jakob Armstrong, per the same source.
Nimrods Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
Because the Nimrods Original Soundtrack is built almost entirely around licensed and contributed songs rather than a discrete score, the tracklist above functions as the film’s confirmed music roster. As of this writing, no official scene-by-scene cue sheet has been published, and third-party scene-tagging databases (WhatSong, Tunefind, SeekerTune) have not yet indexed the release — expected, given the film has not yet opened theatrically. Scene-level placement for any individual track should therefore be treated as pending rather than confirmed.
Alec Puro Composer Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Christmas with a Kiss | Composer |
| 2022 | Blade of the 47 Ronin | Composer |
| 2022 | Rosé All Day | Composer |
| 2021 | The Gateway | Composer |
| 2020 | Home But Not Alone | Composer |
| 2018 | Pimp | Composer |
| 2017 | All Nighter | Composer |
| 2017 | A Happening of Monumental Proportions | Composer |
| 2016 | Pandemic | Composer |
| 2015 | Ashby | Composer |
| 2014 | Mall | Composer |
| 2011 | The Art of Getting By | Composer |
| 2011 | Higher Ground | Composer |
Where to Listen to the Nimrods Soundtrack?
The Nimrods Original Soundtrack is available now on all major streaming platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify, courtesy of Reprise Records, and is also out on CD, cassette, and multiple vinyl variants (including a limited “Fred’s Hair” green vinyl edition sold directly through Green Day’s official store). The album released July 31, 2026, ahead of the film’s August 14 theatrical debut. For more new-release soundtrack coverage, browse our streaming hub.
FAQs
Who composed the score for Nimrods?
Alec Puro composed the film’s original underscore. The commercially released Nimrods Original Soundtrack, however, is a song compilation led by Green Day rather than a release of Puro’s score.
How many songs are on the Nimrods soundtrack?
The album contains 30 tracks with a total runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes.
When was the Nimrods soundtrack released?
July 31, 2026, via Reprise Records — two weeks ahead of the film’s August 14, 2026 theatrical release.
Where can I stream the Nimrods soundtrack?
It’s available on Apple Music, Spotify, and other major streaming platforms, plus physical CD, cassette, and vinyl formats.
What is the new Green Day song on the soundtrack?
“I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.,” released as a single on July 7, 2026, and described by press as a 1950s rock ‘n’ roll–style track.
Does the Nimrods soundtrack include live recordings?
Yes — four previously unreleased live tracks recorded at a 2025 Green Day concert at the Palladium in Los Angeles, filmed specifically for use in the movie.
Who are Analog Dogs, The Paradox, and Ultra Q?
Analog Dogs is the fictional band the film’s three lead characters play in, with songs written for the movie by Jakob Armstrong (Billie Joe Armstrong’s son). The Paradox and Ultra Q are real-world acts contributing additional tracks; Ultra Q is also fronted by Jakob Armstrong.
How was Nimrods received after its release?
Generally positively. The film holds a 72% approval rating from 58 critics on Rotten Tomatoes (6.2/10 average) and a 55/100 “mixed or average” score on Metacritic from 10 critics, per Wikipedia. It earned roughly $1.3 million at the box office.