I Love Boosters
"Booster: Somebody who steals clothes from a store and sells them at a discount price, aka community service."
About
A group of shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven by stealing from her stores and reselling them at a lower price — what they call 'fashion-forward philanthropy'.
Cast
Trailer
Details
- Age Rating
- R
- TMDB Status
- Released
- Writers
- Boots Riley
- Producers
- Andrew Swett, Aaron Ryder, Jon Read
- Composer
- Merrill Garbus, Nate Brenner
- Cinematography
- Natasha Braier
- Countries
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
Release Dates by Region
- United States · Premiere: March 12, 2026
- United States · Premiere: April 28, 2026
- United States · Premiere: May 7, 2026
- United States · Premiere: April 22, 2026
- United States · Theatrical: May 22, 2026
- United States · Digital: June 23, 2026
- United States · Physical: September 22, 2026
Where to Watch
United States: Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Data by TMDB / JustWatch.
About This Release
Film enthusiasts looking for a fresh cinematic experience will find plenty to talk about with the upcoming comedy feature film titled I Love Boosters. Scheduled for its official United States theatrical release on Thursday, May 21, 2026, this confirmed production is set to arrive in cinemas with a total runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes, translating to 113 minutes of screen time. Fans of unique cinema can expect a distinctive feature that blends multiple styles under its official genres.
The narrative centers on an intriguing synopsis involving a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven by stealing from her stores and reselling them at a lower price, which they affectionately refer to as fashion-forward philanthropy. This storyline incorporates elements of science fiction and crime, supported by thematic keywords such as department store, surreal, fashion designer, fashion, shoplifting, clothes, macabre, shoplifter, absurdism, provocative, absurd, critical, witty, and whimsical, alongside an aftercreditsstinger.
Behind the camera, the creative vision is driven by director and writer Boots Riley. The behind-the-scenes team includes producers Andrew Swett, Aaron Ryder, and Jon Read, with musical scoring by composers Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, and cinematography managed by Natasha Braier. The main cast features a talented lineup of performers including Keke Palmer as Corvette, Naomi Ackie as Sade, Taylour Paige as Mariah, Poppy Liu as Jianhu, Eiza González as Violeta, LaKeith Stanfield as Pinky Ring Guy, Will Poulter as Grayson, Don Cheadle as Dr. Jack, Demi Moore as Christie Smith, Mahdi Cocci as Designer Suit Dude, Rachel Walters as Stevie, and Kara Young as Crying Black Mother.
This project was brought to life through production companies Savage Rose Films, Waypoint Entertainment, and Ryder Picture Company, representing the United States of America with English as its original and spoken language. Built on a production budget of $20,000,000, the title carries a US age rating of R. Ahead of its widespread availability, it has accumulated a user rating of 6.233 out of 10 from 120 votes on TMDB, accompanied by a popularity score of 7.4701 and a recorded box office revenue of $9,204,473.
Audiences wondering where to watch the feature in the United States will have access to multiple digital and physical platforms following its theatrical run. Digital rental options include Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex, while purchasing options are available via Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Viewers can also look forward to regional release milestones, including digital availability on June 23, 2026, and physical media releases on September 22, 2026.
Gallery
Videos
- Urban Bitches (Teaser)
- Who Has The Aux (Featurette)
- What is Boosting (Featurette)
- Spot the Fake (Featurette)
- First Boost Clip (Clip)
- Official Promo - Costuming (Behind the Scenes)