Paramount+ will exclusively stream Stans, an Eminem-produced documentary exploring obsessive fandom, starting August 26.
The exclusive streaming debut follows a four-day theatrical run at AMC Theatres locations across the US from August 7 to 10.
The film, directed by Emmy-winning Steven Leckart, examines the relationship between the rapper and his devoted fans through interviews and archival footage. The documentary takes its name from Eminem‘s 2000 track about an unstable fan, a song that introduced the term “stan” into popular culture and eventually the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017.
Leckart said: “’Stan’ is one of the most unconventional songs ever written, where the story is mostly told from a fan’s perspective, so this film was an incredible opportunity to find a unique approach.”
Following the debut on Paramount+ in the US, Canada, Latin America and Brazil on August 26, the UK, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria will gain access to the film on August 27. Japan will stream the documentary on October 3.
Shady Films, an offshoot film and TV production company established by Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg, partnered with DIGA Studios and Fuqua Films on the project.
Antoine Fuqua, who owns Fuqua Films, brings experience from successful projects including The Magnificent Seven, The Equalizer and Brooklyn’s Finest.
DIGA Studios, founded by former MTV executive Tony DiSanto, has built a portfolio spanning series like Teen Wolf and programs like Hot Ones: The Game Show.
“’Stan’ is one of the most unconventional songs ever written, where the story is mostly told from a fan’s perspective, so this film was an incredible opportunity to find a unique approach.”
Steven Leckart, Director
The production team also includes Bruce Gillmer, Amanda Culkowski, and Michael Maniaci as executive producers through MTV Entertainment Studios.
The documentary premiered at SXSW London earlier this year before a New York screening at Pier 17 on August 6 that featured a surprise appearance by Eminem.
Eminem has sold 164 million albums globally and accumulated over 110 billion streams across platforms. According to data from Nielsen SoundScan, Eminem’s album sales reached 32.2 million in the US alone during the 2000s.
His most recent record, The Death of Slim Shady, dropped on July 12, 2024. It marked his 11th straight studio album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200.
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