Emma Stone’s R-Rated Cult Classic Officially Returns as a Streaming Hit

Superbad, the 2007 comedy that helped launch Emma Stone’s career, is currently among the ten most-watched films on HBO Max worldwide. Its renewed popularity highlights the film’s lasting appeal and its place as a defining comedy of the 21st century.

The film stars Michael Cera and Jonah Hill as school-leavers trying to have sex before the end of term, alongside Stone, Seth Rogen, Bill Hader and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Made on a reported $17.5 million budget, it earned $170 million globally, including $121 million in North America and $49 million overseas, and opened at number one in North America.