Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror — a documentary tracing the full, improbable arc of The Rocky Horror Picture Show from fringe theater oddity to enduring cult phenomenon — arrives on digital platforms for purchase or rental on June 2, 2026.

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2026) — official poster. Courtesy of The Karpel Group.

Directed by Linus O’Brien (son of Rocky Horror creator Richard O’Brien) and written by Avner Shiloah, the 89-minute film takes an intimate look at one of cinema’s most beloved and transgressive works. The documentary chronicles Rocky Horror‘s origins as a London fringe theater production, its theatrical adaptation, and the decades-long cult devotion that turned midnight screenings into a global ritual. Creator Richard O’Brien speaks on camera alongside Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Lou Adler, Jim Sharman, Richard Hartley, Jack Black, and Trixie Mattel — a lineup that brings both the original principals and the next generation of devoted fans into the conversation.

The film explores what made Rocky Horror singular: its boundary-pushing themes, iconic performances, and songs that embedded themselves in popular culture long after the film’s initial release. Of particular note is the documentary’s attention to Rocky Horror‘s significance as a safe space for audiences who felt different or marginalized — a community-building function that, as the filmmakers argue, feels more resonant than ever.

Strange Journey is produced by Adam Gibbs, Garret Price, Avner Shiloah, and Linus O’Brien.

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is available to own or rent on digital platforms beginning June 2, 2026.