I Love Boosters (2026)
Film · Comedy, Science Fiction, Crime
One to seeif you enjoy high-energy satire that blends surreal visual flair with sharp, anti-capitalist social commentary.
Expect a sharp and stylized satire that leans into social commentary through high-energy crime antics and creative visuals. It is built for viewers who want their heist comedy with a side of anti-capitalist bite rather than just simple gags.
What it is about
A group of shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven by stealing from her stores and reselling them at a lower price — what they call 'fashion-forward philanthropy'.
Trailer
What I Love Boosters is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this is an exercise in vibrant, kinetic energy and restless creativity. The pacing is likely to be fast and breathless, mirroring the frantic nature of the shoplifting "boosts" at its centre. Expect a highly stylised aesthetic that leans into the surreal, using science fiction elements not for spectacle, but to heighten the absurdity of the fashion industry and corporate greed.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is tailor-made for those who like their crime comedies with a heavy dose of political intent and oddball charm. If you prefer a grounded, traditional heist movie or find over-the-top satire exhausting, this might feel too frantic. The honest caveat is that the social messaging is unapologetically loud, which may alienate viewers looking for escapism without a lecture.
The right evening for it
It is perfect for an evening when you want something bold and visually arresting to spark a conversation. It suits a night where you feel frustrated by the status quo and want a cathartic, colourful outlet.
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Trailer · Official Teaser Trailer
How I Love Boosters leaves you
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Expect to come away feeling energised and slightly rebellious, with the film’s vibrant imagery and defiant stance lingering long after the credits roll.
How I Love Boosters ends
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The film ends with Corvette and Sade reconciling after an argument over whether to sell or destroy the captured skin suits. Following a pursuit by authorities in both the US and China, the Velvet Gang and Jianhu reunite at the fashion show to support Violeta’s protest. They use the situational accelerator setting on their stolen devices to amplify the demonstrations, triggering widespread global strikes.
A subsequent news report confirms that these strikes led to significant gains for workers worldwide. Jianhu uses the deconstruction device to return the value of stolen labour to her mother, successfully reversing her cancer. Although the man with the pinky ring confesses to being a soul-sucking demon and pleads for Corvette's love to humanise him, she rejects his advances. Finally, the Velvet Gang opens a community centre to sell affordable clothing.
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Teaser · Urban Bitches
Teaser · Official Promo
Clip · First Boost Clip
I Love Boosters soundtrack
Music by Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner
Questions people ask
- When does I Love Boosters come out?
- I Love Boosters opens in cinemas on 30 October 2026 in the UK and Ireland, and 12 November 2026 in Australia.
- Is I Love Boosters a funny film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny. Expect a sharp and stylized satire that leans into social commentary through high-energy crime antics and creative visuals. It is built for viewers who want their heist comedy with a side of anti-capitalist bite rather than just simple gags.
- How long is I Love Boosters?
- I Love Boosters runs 113 min.
- Who composed the music for I Love Boosters?
- The music for I Love Boosters is by Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner.
- Is I Love Boosters worth watching?
- One to see: if you enjoy high-energy satire that blends surreal visual flair with sharp, anti-capitalist social commentary. IMDb users rate it 6.6 out of 10 from 8,530 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 92%, Metacritic 71 and TMDB users 6.2.
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