I Love Boosters 2026
“Booster: Somebody who steals clothes from a store and sells them at a discount price, aka community service.”
What is I Love Boosters?
I Love Boosters is a 2026 American absurdist crime comedy film written and directed by Boots Riley. The production features an ensemble cast that includes Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- May 21, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Savage Rose Films, Waypoint Entertainment, Ryder Picture Company
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,204,473
- Genres
- Comedy, Science Fiction, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
I Love Boosters is a 2026 American absurdist crime comedy film written and directed by Boots Riley. The production features an ensemble cast that includes Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. The plot follows a group of shoplifters who target a cutthroat fashion maven. These individuals steal clothing from the maven's stores and resell the items at a lower price. The group characterizes this activity as fashion-forward philanthropy, also describing the act of a booster stealing clothes to sell at a discount as community service. The film explores the dynamics between these shoplifters and the fashion industry figure they choose to challenge. As an absurdist crime comedy, the narrative centers on the unconventional methods employed by the group to redistribute retail goods. The project is categorized by its specific focus on the booster subculture and the resulting conflict with high-end fashion retail practices.
Should you watch it?
“A crew of shoplifters takes on the fashion elite with a bold resale scheme.”
- Sharp satire on fashion and class
- Strong ensemble cast
- May be too niche for some viewers
You enjoy genre-bending films with social commentary.
Suitable for mature audiences due to thematic elements and language.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directs I Love Boosters?
Boots Riley writes and directs the film.
What is the movie about?
It follows a group of shoplifters who steal from high-end stores and resell the items at lower prices.
Is it based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional story.
When was the film released?
The film was released in 2026.
Where can I watch it?
It premiered in theaters on May 22, 2026.