21 Years Later, Steve Carell’s $177M Breakout Hit Is Officially Moving Streamers
Steve Carell’s 2005 comedy The 40-Year-Old Virgin is moving to Starz this month, giving viewers a chance to revisit the film that established him as a leading Hollywood comedy star. Its streaming arrival also comes as audiences await the next season of his HBO series Rooster, expected in 2027.
Directed by Judd Apatow, the film stars Carell alongside Paul Rudd, Jane Lynch, Catherine Keener and Elizabeth Banks. It earned about $176 million worldwide on a reported $26 million budget and opened at number one at the North American box office, where it held the top spot for two weeks.
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin arrives on Starz this month.
- The 2005 comedy made about $176 million worldwide.
- Steve Carell’s Rooster is expected to return in 2027.
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The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a 2005 comedy directed by Judd Apatow and starring Steve Carell, alongside Paul Rudd, Jane Lynch, Catherine Keener and Elizabeth Banks. Its story centres on a middle-aged man whose friends try to help him navigate dating and relationships.
The film was Carell’s first major leading role in a cinema hit, following years of television and supporting parts. It made about $176 million worldwide against a reported $26 million budget, helping establish his career as a leading comedy actor.