During a recent interview with The New York Times' Popcast, Travis Barker confirmed that Blink-182 is actively recording their next studio album this year. The announcement arrives as the drummer prepares to release his new documentary on Hulu and Disney+, which examines his personal journey and recovery from a serious accident. Beyond the band project, Barker is simultaneously involved in other musical work, including production and drumming duties on an upcoming Alkaline Trio album.

This new album continues Blink-182's ongoing reunion with its original members, following their 2023 release that brought together Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge with Barker after years of separation. The band has maintained momentum through recent touring and marked their legacy with a reissue of their 2001 album, capitalising on stadium-scale popularity that contrasts sharply with their modest beginnings playing small clubs in San Diego during the early 1990s. The documentary itself spans Barker's life and career, including detailed coverage of his survival and multi-year recovery from the 2008 plane crash that left him with severe burns.