Hold Onto Your Hats, Space Cadets! ‘Operation Taco Gary’ Lands a Wild Deal with Chroma—Is This the Next Cult Sci-Fi Comedy You Didn’t Know You Needed?
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Ever wondered what happens when you mix tacos, aliens, and a sprinkle of cosmic chaos—just as Mercury decides to moonwalk backwards through your zodiac sign? Well, buckle up, because Chroma, that U.S.-based indie genre film wizard, just snagged North American rights to Operation Taco Gary’s, a sci-fi comedy that’s basically an asteroid belt of laughs headed your way. Directed by Mikey K—whose roots run deep in Funny or Die mojo—this quirky cross-country tale of two brothers tangled in a global conspiracy drops in select theaters February 27, teamed up with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Starring Simon Rex (yes, that Simon Rex), alongside a galaxy of talent including Dustin Milligan, Brenda Song, and the ever-otherworldly Doug Jones, this film promises to turn your world upside down in the most hilariously cosmic way. Maybe the stars are telling us to expect chaos—and tacos—as the perfect antidote to our topsy-turvy times? Time to grab your popcorn (and maybe some guac) and join the invasion! LEARN MORE
Chroma, the U.S.-based global distributor that works in the indie genre films sphere, has picked up the North American rights to Operation Taco Gary’s, a sci-fi comedy starring Simon Rex.
The directorial debut of Mikey K, the film will be released in select theaters in collaboration with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on Feb. 27.
In addition to Rex, the film’s cast includes Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Brenda Song (Running Point), Tony Cavalero (The Righteous Gemstones), Arturo Castro (The Menu) and Doug Jones (The Shape of Water), as well as Jason Biggs (American Pie).
Taco Gary’s follows two brothers who embark on a cross-country road trip that quickly devolves when they become involved in a global conspiracy. K wrote the script. The filmmaker, whose real name is Michael Kvamme, is one of the founders of Funny or Die, and came up with the idea of a website for comedy shorts and brought it to his father, venture capitalist Mark Kvamme.
“This film is pure comic momentum, full of nonstop jokes, infectious fun, and the exact kind of shared experience Chroma wants audiences to have,” said the company’s vp Ahbra Perry in a statement. “The world may feel chaotic, but laughing together is still essential, and Operation Taco Gary makes that feel effortless. There’s also something comforting about an alien invasion led by Doug Jones.”
The film was brought together by Rotten Science and Mosaic. Matthew Vaughan produced the feature with exec producers including Rex, Mulligan, Jimmy Miller, M. Riley, Brian David Cange, Jack Sheehan, Scott Martin, Michael Thomas Slifkin, Bill Dawes, Patricia Lamond, Viviana Zarragoitia and David Gendron.
“The movie was born when the world stopped making sense, but instead of panicking, we ordered some tacos with a side of ketamine and made a movie,” stated K. “So yeah, this is a love letter to bad ideas, brothers, conspiracies, and the strange comfort of chaos. It’s meant to be enjoyed in theaters with your fellow earthlings.”
Chroma launched in 2025 with the intent of championing the next generation of low-budget genre filmmakers. Its first major release will be The Infinite Husk, hitting theaters in February after premiering at last year’s SXSW. The company also has a partnership with Fantastic Fest to help find and fund movie pitches.
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