RuPaul's Drag Race Stars Join Adam Shankman 2026 Film

The first-ever theatrical feature film from the RuPaul's Drag Race universe is set to debut in theaters in 2026, directed by Adam Shankman and produced by World of Wonder, Bleecker Street, and Universal Pictures Content Group. The untitled action-comedy stars RuPaul as President Gagwell alongside several prominent Drag Race alumni including Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Monet X Change, Latrice Royale, and Marcia Marcia Marcia. The story follows best friends Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee), train stewardesses who must band together with first-class attendants and President Gagwell to prevent a catastrophic "Stormaganza" from derailing a high-speed train headed for Los Angeles. The film, written by Connor Wright and Christina Friel, promises a wild ride of camp and comedy, showcasing an all-star cast from the Drag Race franchise. This project marks a significant expansion of the Drag Race brand into cinema with a budget supported by a California tax credit and international distribution rights secured by Universal. Fans can anticipate a unique blend of humor, camp, and action in a story centered around drag queens managing America's first hyperspeed transcontinental bullet train.