Anyone familiar with the television show, Community, will know the phrase “six seasons and a movie”. Ever since Abed (one of the show’s main characters) uttered the phrase in the show’s second season, the idea of any show receiving a movie and six seasons has become “the American dream” in the world of entertainment. While Community has indeed earned six seasons, the movie has been in development since 2022. But according to the film’s official IMDB page, it appears the movie may be on its way! ‘Community: The Movie’ (the movie’s current working title) is classified as “pre-production”. However, the release date is listed as “Expected 2026”. The page lists the majority of the show’s main cast, implying they will return for the film. Production companies working on the project are Sony Pictures Television, Universal Studio Group, and Universal Television. Peacock will, as of this article’s publication, distribute ‘Community: The Movie’.

This is the first time I’m talking about Community on 18 Cinema Lane. However, I wanted to cover this movie news story because the creative team behind the movie, as well as the show, is doing something that I appreciate; keeping a promise to the fans. Whether intentional or unintentional, “six seasons and a movie” became a promise, giving the fans something to hope for. So, when Community did get six seasons, it felt the show’s creative team stood by their word. Now, with the movie currently in development, the show’s creative team is, once again, staying by their word by giving the fans what they want. This makes me hope other television shows follow in Community’s footsteps.

What are your thoughts on this piece of movie news? Are you looking forward to ‘Community: The Movie’? Let me know in the comment section!

Have fun at the movies!

Sally Silverscreen

References:

Official IMDB page for ‘Community: The Movie’: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21958386/?ref_=ttco_ov_bk

Article explaining the origin of “six seasons and a movie”: https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/the-origin-of-six-seasons-and-a-movie-viral-community-phrase