The Whitest Kids U'Know Animated Comedy "Mars" Screening This Month

A special screening tour of the troupe's animated sci-fi comedy kicks off in February.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Whitest Kids U'Know, the cult comedy troupe, is debuting their animated sci-fi comedy "Mars" with a multi-city screening tour starting this month. The film follows a misfit crew duped into a wild interplanetary adventure, packed with the group's signature humor. "Mars" was crowdfunded by the troupe, making it their final project with the late Trevor Moore. The Blu-ray release on March 10 will include over 9 hours of extras, and the film will be available for streaming on Darkroom starting March 13.

Why it matters

The Whitest Kids U'Know built a devoted following through their boundary-pushing, quotable comedy on IFC in the 2000s. "Mars" represents the troupe's final project with the late Trevor Moore, making it a bittersweet but highly anticipated release for fans. The film's grassroots screening tour and home media release will allow the group's loyal audience to experience the animated sci-fi comedy on the big screen and at home.

The details

"Mars" follows a misfit crew who are duped into a wild interplanetary adventure. The film's protagonist, Kyle, enters a contest to go to Mars only half-seriously, as he's getting married in a few days. When he wins, he decides to ditch his wedding and escape to the red planet. However, the luxury accommodations turn out to be a facade, his shipmates are insane, and the crew ends up stranded on Mars with no way home.

  • The "Mars" screening tour kicks off on Friday, February 20 in Los Angeles.
  • The Blu-ray release is scheduled for March 10.
  • "Mars" will be available for streaming on Darkroom starting March 13.

The players

The Whitest Kids U'Know

A cult comedy troupe formed at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, consisting of Trevor Moore, Zach Cregger, Sam Brown, Darren Trumeter, and Timmy Williams. The group had a successful five-season run on IFC, known for their quotable and boundary-pushing comedy.

Sevan Najarian

The director and producer of "Mars", a filmmaker, animator, and FX artist whose credits include "Mystery Science Theater", "Adult Swim's Children's Hospital", and various animated projects from Channel 101.

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What they’re saying

“After over a decade of work, we couldn't be more excited about finally releasing 'Whitest Kids U'Know's Mars. As the last project we will ever create with our beloved friend and leader, Trevor Moore, this is more than a movie to us. That being said, it is still very dumb and very fun.”

— Sam Brown

What’s next

The "Mars" screening tour will continue in the following cities after the initial Los Angeles debut on February 20: San Francisco (February 21), Mountain View (February 22), Denver (February 27), Austin (February 28), Chicago (March 6), Brooklyn (March 7), and Manhattan (March 8). The film will then receive a wider national release on March 13.

The takeaway

The release of "Mars" marks the end of an era for The Whitest Kids U'Know, as it represents their final project with the late Trevor Moore. For the troupe's devoted fanbase, this animated sci-fi comedy is a bittersweet but highly anticipated release that will allow them to experience the group's signature humor one last time on the big screen and at home.