If you thought Sorry to Bother You pushed boundaries, I Love Boosters looks ready to take things even further.
The official trailer has dropped for Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, giving a first look at Riley’s latest genre-bending satire, arriving in theaters May 22, 2026. This time, the filmmaker trades telemarketing absurdity for a stylish, rebellious crew of shoplifters aiming straight at capitalism itself.
At the center is Keke Palmer, leading a collective of so-called “boosters” on a mission to reclaim fashion—and power—from those who control it. The ensemble is stacked, featuring Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, and Will Poulter—with Don Cheadle and Demi Moore rounding out the cast.
The film follows this crew as they take aim at a ruthless fashion mogul, played by Moore, in what Riley has framed—tongue firmly in cheek—as “community service.” The trailer leans all the way into his signature style: surreal, loud, and unapologetically direct in its social commentary.
And Riley isn’t being subtle about what he wants next—he’s asking people to spread the word the old-school way. In a social media post, he urged viewers to go beyond reposts and personally share the trailer, even suggesting texting it to people they haven’t talked to in a while.
That grassroots push fits the film’s energy. I Love Boosters isn’t just trying to entertain—it’s trying to spark conversation.
Ahead of its theatrical debut, the film will hit the road for a nationwide college tour following its world premiere as the opening-night selection at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival. Riley will host advance screenings and Q&As across campuses including Yale, NYU, Indiana University, and the University of Houston, with a Tulsa stop that includes participation from Langston University.
The tour runs through early May before the film opens nationwide via Neon.
With its mix of high fashion, rebellion, and Riley’s unmistakable voice, I Love Boosters is shaping up to be less of a movie—and more of a statement.
