Wetter. Hotter. American-er. Check out the Wet Hot American Summer 25th anniversary release trailer as the cult comedy film returns to theaters nationwide beginning August 14 with a limited engagement run through August 21, 2026. Wet Hot American Summer stars Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, Molly Shannon, Christopher Meloni, Michael Ian Black, Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Ken Marino, Joe Lo Truglio and Michael Showalter. Wet Hot American Summer is directed by David Wain and co-written by David Wain and Michael Showalter.