Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks (2026)
91 min
Punk music icons, Lunachicks, reunite after 20 years in an unfiltered, hilarious, and electric documentary. Packed with rare archival footage, the film traces their rise from gritty NYC teens to feminist trailblazers of the 90s grunge era. Fans and newcomers alike will thrill as the band recounts old antics, rekindles bonds, and embarks on their long-awaited journey back to the stage.
- Release date
- April 24, 2026
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Kate Schellenbach as Self - Luscious Jackson
- Donita Sparks as Self - L7
- Miss Guy
- Debbie Harry
- Dexter Holland
- Noodles as Self - The Offspring
- Gina Schock
- Chris Stein
- Lunachicks as Self
- Gina Volpe as Self - Lead Guitar
- Theo Kogan as Self - Lead Singer
- Sydney Silver as Self - Bass
- Sindi Benezra as Self - Guitar
- Chip English as Self - Second Drummer
- Becky Wreck as Self - Drummer
Crew
- Ilya Chaiken · Director
- Ilya Chaiken · Writer
- Ilya Chaiken · Producer
- Jo Bowker · Cinematographer
- David Dalasta · Cinematographer
- Bob Fagan · Cinematographer
- Steven Levine · Cinematographer
- Ilya Chaiken · Editor
- Hilary Crowe · Editor