Viewers, get ready—because Mama Ru is taking Drag Race from the runway to the silver screen. RuPaul has confirmed he will star in and co-produce the very first Drag Race-related feature film, an action-comedy directed by out filmmaker Adam Shankman, known for Hairspray and Disenchanted.
The project will be produced by World of Wonder, with Bleecker Street distributing across North America. According to the official synopsis, the film will follow “Tess and DeeDee, train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic ‘Stormganza’ threatens to derail the high-speed train and crash it into Los Angeles, the duo in coach must join forces with the snobby first class attendants and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy.”
Director Adam Shankman, who has been a guest judge on Drag Race, said: “I’ve been friends with RuPaul for 30 years, and in that time I’ve watched him and the folks at World of Wonder help change culture writ large with Drag Race. When they asked me to come aboard this hilarious and truly unhinged project, in a time so desperate for escapist entertainment and laughter, I couldn’t resist.”
World of Wonder cofounders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato promised the audience full chaos, declaring, “Drag queens in charge of America’s first-ever hyperspeed, transcontinental, non-denominational bullet train. What could possibly go wrong? What the world needs now is a disaster movie so twisted it will blow your mind. We are delighted to welcome Bleecker Street and everyone aboard the most bonkers train in cinematic herstory.”
Filming begins in Los Angeles later this year, with a U.S. release planned for 2026. Looks like Ru is ready to sashay into movie history.
