In true Eminem fashion, Marshall Mathers is turning his fanbase into front-page history—literally. The rap icon is set to unveil STANS, a one-of-a-kind documentary capturing the intensity, loyalty, and complexity of his global fandom. Premiering in select theaters August 7th–10th, the limited-release project promises an intimate, unfiltered look at the people behind the phenomenon he unintentionally named.
And for fans who wrote to Slim Shady between April and August 2024, your words may now be part of film history.
According to XXL, Eminem granted director Steven Leckart full access to hundreds of letters sent by fans from around the world. The result? A raw, heartfelt portrait of devotion in all its forms—handwritten notes, baby shower invites, prison letters, even Eagle Scout achievements. Leckart sifted through 407 pieces of mail from 14 countries, selecting many for inclusion in the final cut.
“There were drawings from young kids, confessional love letters, and heartfelt reflections about the profound ways Eminem’s music has genuinely helped people.” Leckart shared.
Some of the submissions came from prisoners across Colorado, Tennessee, and Georgia—showcasing the cross-generational, cross-border reach of Em’s music. Others were deeply personal testimonies of how his lyrics saved lives, shaped identities, and inspired resilience.
The documentary’s title, STANS, is a nod to Eminem’s own 2000 hit—a chilling sonic story of obsessive fandom that ultimately coined a cultural term. But this time, the lens is empathetic, reflective, and powerful. It’s a study not only of Eminem’s influence but of what happens when art touches real lives in real ways.
Catch it while you can! The film will only run for four days, screening in 1,600 theaters across 50 territories, including 135 AMC locations.
Meanwhile On Netflix Em Swings Into Comedy In Happy Gilmore 2
As if one screen moment wasn’t enough, Eminem also appears in the newly released Happy Gilmore 2, which hit Netflix on July 25th. In a surprising twist, Em plays the son of the original film’s infamous heckler, making his comedic debut in the sequel to Adam Sandler’s beloved 1996 golf classic.
This double feature of projects—one introspective and culture-defining, the other offbeat and nostalgic—proves what fans already know: Eminem’s reach transcends genre.
Whether he’s documenting the lives he’s changed or delivering punchlines on a putting green, Eminem continues to rewrite the rules of what a rap legacy can look like. And right now, he’s not just in the conversation—he is the conversation. Because this summer? Marshall Mathers is everywhere.