Summary
Netflix has a long list of a variety of movies coming in 2024, and among them isIncoming, which will be the closest we will get to a sequel toSuperbad. While many genres go through good runs and not-so-good ones, the branch of teen comedies is one that tends to keep its relevance and popularity despite many failures. Netflix has its own catalog of teen comedies, both licensed and original, and joining the latter isIncoming, written and directed by Dave and John Chernin in their feature-length directorial debut.
Incomingfollows friends Benjamin (Mason Thames), Connor (Raphael Alejandro), Eddie (Ramon Reed), and Koosh (Bardia Seiri), who are about to enter high school. Of course, with that come various struggles, concerns, and social pressure, so when Koosh’s older brother throws a high school party at their house, the four friends decide to attend. What follows is a series of chaotic events at the party, while Benj does his best to get closer to his crush.The premise ofIncomingisn’t anything new, and it might be the closest there will ever be to a sequel toSuperbad.
Is Superbad Based On A True Story? The Comedy’s Inspiration Explained
Superbad has an authenticity to its debauchery that’s not seen in most teen movies, which isn’t surprising given the comedy’s true story origins.
Superbad
Cast
Written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and produced by Judd Apatow, Superbad follows high school seniors Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera), two best friends who are desperate to join the popular kids' party before heading off to college. After asking their friend Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) - A.K.A. McLovin - to use his fake ID to purchase alcohol, Seth and Evan end up getting drawn into a night of criminal misfortunes that threatens the very fabric of their friendship.
Superbadfollows high school seniors Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera). Before they graduate, Seth and Evan want to party and have sex.
The chaotic situations in which Benj and his friends get involved during their first high school party inIncomingsound very similar to those inSuperbad. Directed by Greg Mottola and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg,Superbadfollows high school seniors Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera). Before they graduate, Seth and Evan want to party and have sex, and so they plan, along with their friend Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), toattend a party at the house of Seth’s crush, Jules (Emma Stone).
Superbadwas Emma Stone’s film debut.
What follows is a series of funny and chaotic events as Fogell bonds with the police officers who could have arrested him for using a fake ID, Seth and Evan crash another party to take their alcohol, and their moves on their respective crushes don’t go as they hoped.Superbadwas a critical and commercial success, and it’s now regarded as one of the best comedies and teen movies of the 2000s and one of the best high school movies of all time.
Due to their same themes, settings, and overall premise,Incomingcould be theSuperbadsequel that never happened.
At the end ofSuperbad, Seth and Evan reunited with their crushes at the mall, and though that could have set up a sequel,Superbadnever got one. Due to their same themes, settings, and overall premise,Incomingcould be theSuperbadsequel that never happened or a modern version of it, using the comedic elements that once worked inSuperbadbut in a modern context.
Why Superbad 2 Never Happened
Superbad continues to resonate with audiences, but a sequel will never happen. Co-writer Seth Rogen doesn’t want to mess with perfection.
Netflix Is Smart To Help Revive Raunchy Teen Comedies
A Specific Type Of Comedy Has Seen Great Success Lately
One of the biggest recent successes in this type of teen comedy isBottoms.
As mentioned above, teen comedies are still pretty popular, but a specific type has found great success lately. Recent teen comedies labeled as “raunchy” due to their type of humor, themes, and more have earned the praise of critics and viewers, giving new life to this sometimes messy genre. One of the biggest recent successes in this type of teen comedy isBottoms, directed by Emma Seligman.Bottomsfollows two high school senior girls who set up a fight club based on a lie as a way to get closer to their crushes, who were both on the cheerleading squad.
On Netflix,Do Revengeis another teen comedy with a similar style.
Bottomswas a critical success and has a 90% critics score onRotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its humor and story. On Netflix,Do Revengeis another teen comedy with a similar style.Do Revengeis the story of popular girl Drea, who wants revenge on her boyfriend, and new student Eleanor, who is hunted by a rumor, so they team up to go against their tormentors.Do Revengeholds an 84%Rotten Tomatoesscore, with most praise going towards its comedy. Netflix seems to be continuing this path withIncoming, and whether it succeeds or not, it will help keep this comedy subgenre alive.
Incoming
Four freshmen navigate the chaos of adolescence at their first high school party. Facing social pressures and personal insecurities, they encounter hilarious and heartfelt moments that define their teenage years.
