Simple Plan Is Still Just A Kid at Heart: New Documentary Dives Deep into 25 Years of Punk Rock Legacy

Get ready to scream, sing, and sob into your old band tees because Simple Plan is officially taking us back to where it all began. The multi-platinum Canadian pop-punk trailblazers have just dropped the first look at their brand-new documentary, Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd — and it’s every bit the nostalgic, heart-pounding ride fans have been dreaming of. Set to premiere on July 8th on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories, this documentary is the ultimate backstage pass into the band’s 25-year-long journey from garage shows in Montreal to global rock royalty.

“This film captures our journey, our struggles, and the most memorable moments we’ve shared as a band,” Simple Plan said in a statement. “It’s a celebration of dreaming big, sticking together, and the power of music.” Spoiler alert: there will be feelings.

From Basements to Stadiums – And Everything in Between

Directed by Didier Charrette and produced by Sphere Media, The Kids in the Crowd doesn’t just scratch the surface of rock stardom — it dives in. Through never-before-seen archival footage, behind-the-scenes moments, and raw interviews with all four band members, the documentary pieces together the unfiltered reality of a band that grew up in front of its fans — and with them.

With rock icons like Mark Hoppus (Blink-182), Avril Lavigne, Dexter Holland and Noodles (The Offspring), and Fat Mike (NOFX) weighing in, the film doesn’t just chart the history of Simple Plan — it spotlights their legacy in the punk rock universe.

Soundtrack Nostalgia Hits Different

If the mere mention of “Perfect” or “Welcome to My Life” didn’t already send you into an emotional spiral, brace yourself. As a treat for fans, Amazon Music is dropping an exclusive early demo of “I’m Just A Kid”, the song that launched a thousand angst-filled bedroom singalongs. The full documentary soundtrack — a pop-punk time capsule — drops the same day as the doc.

Still Bigger Than You Think!

*Photo Credit Mahe Charpentier

While the band is currently tearing it up on their Bigger Than You Think! tour across North America, this doc promises a rare, quiet look into the chaos, camaraderie, and creativity that’s kept Simple Plan together for two and a half decades. They’ve sold over 10 million albums, headlined Warped Tour, played the Olympics, and even performed with a symphony orchestra. But through it all, they’ve stayed grounded, goofy, and fiercely devoted to their fans.

Let’s not forget — they also broke the internet (again) with the viral #ImJustAKidChallenge, proving that nostalgia is the ultimate crowd-surf.

So whether you’re a long-time fan who once scribbled “SP” in your high school notebook or a new recruit discovering the band through TikTok tributes and Scooby-Doo reruns — Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd is a love letter to music, friendship, and the kids who never stopped believing.

Watch the trailer now, crank up the volume, and save the date: July 8th. This isn’t just a documentary. It’s a pop-punk pilgrimage.

🎸 “I’m just a kid… and life is a nightmare.” Never sounded so good.