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RuPaul Leads “Stop! That! Train!” Comedy Debut.

6/11/2026

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Summary

RuPaul Leads Comedy

The comedy “Stop! That! Train!” opened on June 12, 2026, directed by Adam Shankman and starring RuPaul.
Shankman filmed the movie in 19 days on a single train set with a $20 million budget.
The film features Drag Race alumni and cameo appearances by Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicole Richie, Lisa Rinna and Joel McHale.
Shankman denied AI-generated footage, as reviews gave it 3/4 at Slant Magazine and 5/10 at Next Best Picture, noting humor.

Summary

ACLU Launches Fund

The ACLU launched a Drag Defense Fund that tracks 19 anti-drag bills, down from 27 in 2024.
President Donald Trump banned drag performers from the Kennedy Center, calling the shows anti-American propaganda.
Director Adam Shankman described the comedy as politically free as possible.
Critics say the movie portrays drag queens as ordinary characters and asks audiences to accept their gender without comment.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 Stephan Elliott’s *The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert* premiered at Cannes and later won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. The film earned AU$18.5 million in Australia, becoming the fifth-highest-grossing Australian title and sparked a wave of drag-themed cinema, notably the 1995 Hollywood release *To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar*.

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RuPaul Leads Comedy

The comedy “Stop! That! Train!” opened on June 12, 2026, directed by Adam Shankman and starring RuPaul.
Shankman filmed the movie in 19 days on a single train set with a $20 million budget.
The film features Drag Race alumni and cameo appearances by Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicole Richie, Lisa Rinna and Joel McHale.
Shankman denied AI-generated footage, as reviews gave it 3/4 at Slant Magazine and 5/10 at Next Best Picture, noting humor.

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