The film, initially announced in February 2024, is a road trip comedy directed by Lee Kirk and produced by all three members of Green Day. Variety reported on the project's development.
The story centers around three friends, portrayed by Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, and Ryan Foust, who form a band called the Analog Dogs. They mistakenly believe they've landed a support slot for a Green Day New Year's Eve concert in California and embark on a cross-country journey from Kansas to meet their musical heroes. The film is heavily inspired by green Day's own early touring days.
In March 2024, the band issued a casting call seeking "punks, emo, hardcore, alternative and rocker young adults" to appear in the film, signaling a desire to authentically represent the subcultures that influenced their music.