Funny Trailer #2: Dave Franco & Peter Dinklage in ‘Idiots’ Comedy

When you need a dose of pure, unadulterated chaos, sometimes the best remedy is simply being extra dumb. That’s the high-stakes, psychedelic mayhem unfolding in the new comedy Idiots.

This summer, the world of comedy has been treated to another official trailer for the film, a cinematic experience that promises to deliver a raucous and wildly entertaining descent into madness. While it premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival under a slightly more menacing title, The Sh&theads, it has now settled into the perfectly fitting and accurate title: Idiots.

At its heart, this movie is a brilliantly chaotic mashup, blending the spirit of classics like Dumb & Dumber with the psychedelic wanderings of Midnight Run. It’s a feature where the stakes are low, but the level of absurdity is impossibly high.

The premise is simple, yet utterly bonkers: two completely unqualified bozos are tasked with a straightforward mission—transferring a spoiled, rich, problematic teen named Sheridan to rehab. What begins as an ordinary gig quickly spirals into a spectacular train wreck of dangerous mayhem.

Leading this delightful disaster are a stellar ensemble cast. At the center of the madness are Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr., who navigate the chaos with infectious energy. They are joined by a hand-picked crew including Mason Thames (known for roles in The Black Phone and How to Train Your Dragon), Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, and the iconic Peter Dinklage.

Critics are already raving about the film’s unique sensibility. One reviewer noted that the director crafts an uncanny world where the worst intentions net the highest yields by treating the material with an absurdist sense of humor, liberally doused with gasoline and psychedelics.

Ultimately, Idiots flips the script on expectation. It’s a celebration of doing dumb things, getting into spectacular trouble, and laughing at the sheer absurdity of it all for ninety-eight minutes. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and prepare to enjoy this gloriously dumb ride!