When crime comes with social commentary through a shoplifting heist story, expectations for the movie to match its daring content rise. I Love Boosters, which Boots Riley directed, delivers energetic excitement and a performance that will delight audiences. Brisk, brazen, and powered by performances that know exactly when to steal the scene, the film has already muscled its way into the 2026 conversation as one of the year’s most gleefully anti-capitalist comedies.

Dive deeper into the rule-breaking narrative of the wild upcoming comedy entrusted to a star-studded cast that makes mischief look revolutionary.

The ensemble star-studded cast bringing the biting economic satire to life features an extensive list of veteran thespians who have mastered several genres. Emmy winner Keke Palmer leads the pack as Corvette, and Mickey 17's Naomi Ackie stars as Sade.

Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, and Don Cheadle also feature in the movie. Demi Moore joins in a standout role as the merciless fashion mogul they set their sights on. Meanwhile, Jason Ritter, Kerris Dorsey, and Kara Young round out the cast.

Palmer's Corvette is the fearless Velvet Gang leader who targets Moore's sharp-tongued fashion tycoon, who delivers harsh one-liners, allowing the narrative to acknowledge systemic frustration. The story is not a crime fantasy but rather a culturally literate and politically aware fantasy for justice in the face of capitalism.

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In true Boots Riley style, the storyline offers a loud, quirky, and vibrant sci-fi heist delicacy, definitely worth a watch.

The plot revolves around The Velvet Gang, which functions as professional shoplifters under the leadership of Keke Palmer's character Corvette. The dauntless leader with her crew conducts a mission to defeat a ruthless fashion industry tyrant through a story that combines comedic elements with direct social commentary. The trailer presents a chaotic visual display, which shows the group engaging in fast-paced, stylish movements that display their social status and materialistic lifestyle. 

I Love Boosters is set to have its world-premiere as the opening film at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 12, 2026. It will open in US theaters on May 22, 2026, produced by Ryder Picture Company, Annapurna Pictures, Waypoint Entertainment, and Savage Rose Films, with Neon distributing the film.

In a world obsessed with luxury brands and empty socio-economic status, this film spices up comedy with politics, where the crime becomes symbolic, unlike most heist stories. While there is no streaming release confirmed for the potential cult film yet, it is safe not to miss its theatrical window.

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