Eminem’s “STANS” documentary offers an inside look at the deep connection between the rapper and his most loyal supporters.
Eminem is bringing his most devoted followers to the big screen with STANS, a new documentary hitting theaters worldwide for a limited run from Thursday to Sunday (August 7–10, 2025), spotlighting the intense loyalty and emotional connection that’s defined his fanbase for nearly three decades.
More than 135 AMC locations across the U.S. and over 1,600 theaters in more than 50 countries will screen the film, which dives deep into the culture of “superfandom” through the lens of Eminem’s most passionate supporters—known globally as “stans.”
Directed by Steven Leckart and produced by Eminem himself, STANS blends rare archival footage, stylized reenactments, and personal stories from real-life fans whose lives have been shaped by the Detroit rapper’s music.
The film also includes a new interview with Eminem, where he reflects on his legacy and the people who’ve followed him from the beginning.
The title draws from Eminem’s 2000 track “Stan,” a song that not only introduced the term into pop culture but also helped define a generation of obsessive music loyalty.
The word “stan” was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017 and Merriam-Webster in 2019.
STANS made its debut at the first-ever SXSW London festival, earning early praise from critics. Ahead of its global release, the documentary will also have a weeklong awards-qualifying run at AMC Empire 25 in New York.
Tickets for U.S. screenings are available now through AMC, while international ticket sales begin Thursday (July 23). The film will eventually be available to stream on Paramount+.
A companion soundtrack featuring unreleased music from Eminem is also available for pre-order, timed to coincide with the film’s theatrical release.
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