RiffTrax Makes MST3K! — Four NEW episodes in 2026!
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Mike, Kevin, and Bill are heading back to the Satellite of Love for Mystery Science Theater 3000: THE RIFFTRAX EXPERIMENTS!
Backers: 21994
Average Pledge Per Backer: $122
Funded: $2,674,321 of $20,000
Dates: Feb 2nd -> Mar 16th (43 days)
Project By: RiffTrax: Mike, Bill & Kevin
Backers: 21994
Average Pledge Per Backer: $122
Funded: $2,674,321 of $20,000
Dates: Feb 2nd -> Mar 16th (43 days)
Project By: RiffTrax: Mike, Bill & Kevin
$2,674,321
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Last Updated: March 16 @ 20:03 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
A quick recap before this Kickstarter ends. 
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there, backers! To say we’re over the moon about this Kickstarter campaign would not do real justice to how all of us at RiffTrax are feeling about it. While making new episodes of MST3K is a completely new venture for us, we're thrilled... (Read More)
Coin and ornament design! And the shirt design is...
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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End Theme Announcement!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Bill here. A few people have asked what we're doing with the traditional MST3K closing theme played at the end of each show — the instrumental piece known as "Mighty Science Theater," written by Charlie Erickson along with Joel. ... (Read More)
Hang out with RiffTrax today + The Mads Signed Scripts!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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Pin Design Reveal!
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Since we're six days away from putting the metaphorical pin in this campaign, we thought it was only fitting to show off the cool new pins we'll be giving to backers. BEHOLD! David Carradine-in-a-loin-cloth sold separately.This design has Crow and... (Read More)
THIRD MOVIE REVEAL!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Teens partying at a jellyfish research lab never imagined they'd encounter a half-man, half-jellyfish monster. It's STING OF DEATH! (Click here if the video doesn't load) The storied history of Mystery Science Theater includes many, MANY cheap rubber... (Read More)
REWARD UPGRADE: Two Free Dumb Industries VODs!
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, who doesn't love some free stuff? We're happy to announce that we're adding TWO free Dumb Industries VODs to the rewards of this campaign and backers at the $100 Blu-ray package tier and above will get them FREE as part of their rewards. Star... (Read More)
Check out vintage MST3K Merch with Bridget!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Clothes make the fan! Join Rifftrax's very own Bridget Nelson as she showcases vintage MST3K fashion and helps you accessorize effectively. (Here is the video in case it doesn't load) Do you still have any of the classics ? We'd love to see it!... (Read More)
Hang out with RiffTrax (again) next week!
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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BUMPER STICKERS!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
While you're coming along with us on this journey of making more MST3K, these handy dandy stickers can come along with you on your daily journeys to run errands, go to work, or score some Hamdingers! As another reward upgrade for this campaign, all... (Read More)
Let's talk about Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, The Mads are back, but the other Mads are also back! Since Pearl Forrester, Professor Bobo, and Brain Guy are returning for The RiffTrax Experiments, Mary Jo, Kevin, and Bill decided to have a little chat about their roles as The Mads of the... (Read More)
Exclusive Launch Crew Shirt!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings! We are deep in pre-production for The RiffTrax Experiments, which involves a lot of planning logistics for the entire crew. These are the people who are working behind the scenes in so many various ways to help launch this crazy idea into... (Read More)
Blu-ray reward and Add-ons will include a DVD option!
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everybody! As you probably know, we launched this campaign with only an option for a Blu-ray box set for The RiffTrax Experiments. A little over a week ago, we asked you if you'd like an option for a DVD if it were made available. Well, after... (Read More)
We're adding a short to one of the episodes!
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Howdy, folks! If you know your riffing history, you already know that short films aren't just filler; they're some of the most beloved moments in riffing canon. From the fever-dream coiled-wire propaganda of A Case of Spring Fever to the industrial... (Read More)
WE GOT BOTS!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We just received a very interesting shipment at our studio, and Kevin Murphy is here to tell you all about it. It's so cool to see all these bots from the original series (even if one of them is slightly melted) and we're thrilled to have them on the... (Read More)
You asked for Membership Cards...
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Originally we were going to announce the third MST3K title today, but we have had a slight change of plans. Instead, please enjoy this update about a certain item many of you have been wondering, musing, and pining for! The recently announced MST3K... (Read More)
The MST3K Info Club is back!
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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Jonathan Coulton will be performing the new MST3K theme!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I first met Jonathan Coulton when he was already famous, and justly beloved, in geek communities for his prolific Thing-a-Week songwriting project - embarked on right around the same time RiffTrax started. That was followed by his excellent song... (Read More)
More Faces on Screen and Autographed Scripts!
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You might have noticed that this Kickstarter campaign got a quite a bit of attention right out of the gate. As a result, all of our limited rewards sold out incredibly quickly. So we thought it might be nice to open up a few more for interested... (Read More)
REWARD UPGRADE: Free Mads Riff!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Tuesday, Backers! As you may remember from an earlier update, we're not doing stretch goals in the usual sense. Instead, we'll be dropping fun little bonuses and enhancing your rewards during the campaign, just as a small thanks for supporting... (Read More)
SECOND MOVIE REVEAL!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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Poll time: DVD or Blu-ray?
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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When Kevin and Bill met the bots again...
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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Trace Beaulieu will be art director for MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments!
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We're excited to announce that Trace Beaulieu will also be the Art Director for these new MST3K shows! Trace will be envisioning the overall look of the new episodes, and working with production designer Heather Keena to turn those ideas into sets,... (Read More)
Reminder: Hang With RiffTrax Later Today!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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THE MADS ARE BACK!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, those Mads. Mike, Kevin and Bill are incredibly happy to announce that MST3K legends Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff will be the guest bad guys on the fourth and final show of this run. Trace and Frank will return to their iconic roles of Dr.... (Read More)
FIRST MOVIE REVEAL!
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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So you asked about stretch goals...
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday backers! As you’ve certainly seen, we’ve received many questions, comments, and suggestions since the campaign launched, and one of the most common questions has been “When are we getting stretch goals?” For this campaign,... (Read More)
Behind-The-Scenes with Kevin Murphy!
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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Hang out (virtually) with RiffTrax next week!
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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A video update from Mike, Kevin and Bill!
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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Thank You (And a little teaser...)
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Truly, we have the best fans in the world. In the months leading up to this, as you can imagine, we were pretty excited. So we knew you folks would be excited too, but we really didn't expect you to respond with this absolutely insane level of... (Read More)
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