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Every year, the Super Bowl features jaw-dropping commercials, but this year, there was one particular trailer that caught everyone off guard. And it wasn’t just another teaser, it wasDuhpocalypse!A fake movie about a zombie apocalypse with Johnny Knoxville and Josh Hutcherson.
The trailer was hilarious and it’s no wonder it’s making rounds on the internet. But many do not know the origins of the same as it is a part of Apple TV+’s upcoming comedy seriesThe Studio.
A masterclass in satire: why fans wantDuhpocalypse to be real
The trailer toDuhpocalypsehad ridiculous one-liners and an outrageous premise that had everyone hooked. The zombies in the trailer aren’t your typical undead — they suffer from extreme gastrointestinal distress, leading to a funny yet graphic moment. Even in the name, the word“duh”is added as a pre-fix to signal how the apocalypse movies are thoughtless.
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The short clip is a brilliant satire of the genre and a parody of Hollywood’s obsession with the formula of movies in which the world seems to be ending, with a few people doing their best to survive. The exaggerated scenes and absurd dialogue poke fun at how the industry relies on these overused tropes.
Gotta admit, I like the cinematography 🤷♂️
Looks funny. HBO did a similar concept with THE FRANCHISE, which was just cancelled, unfortunately.
WTH? Nasty! I’m watching! 💀😆👍pic.twitter.com/uFoGqun0Jm
Naturally, social media reactions toDuhpocalypsehave been overwhelmingly positive, with some expressing their interest in actually watching the full-length movie. Perhaps it would fit right into the absurd horror-comedy genre, thanks to its zombies that burst out fecal matter.
The Studio:the show behind the viral sensation
The trailer begins with a news announcement and cuts to multiple choppers in the sky with smoke and fire around the city (a classic apocalypse setting). Then we seeJohnny KnoxvilleandJosh Hutchersonwith weapons in their hand, about to take on a zombie.
Hutcherson gets splashed on in the worst way possible, which gets him infected and Knoxville kills his character, cut to a scene of the actual show where the movie is being discussed.The Studiowould probably feature more such absurd trailers because it’s a satirical comedy series that takes a hilariousdeep dive into the chaotic world of Hollywood.
Haha, that sounds hilarious! Knoxville and Hutcherson in a fake Super Bowl trailer for a movie in Seth Rogen’s new series? I’m in! Definitely checking that out. March 26th, noted.
Marketing game on another level.
The show promises a sharp behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in the board meetings, with interesting cameos, and meta-humor. The inclusion ofDuhpocalypseis genius, and having it played during the Super Bowl will definitely attract more eyes towardThe Studiobecause even though the trailer is fiction within fiction, the impact is very real. Now whether or not Apple TV+ decides to turn it into an actual project is yet to be seen.
The Studiowill be available to stream on Apple TV+ from June 04, 2025.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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