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Tom DeLonge’s directorial debut, Monsters of California, emerges as a distinct cultural artifact, a film imaginable only from the mind of the Blink-182 musician and noted ufologist. It actively channels a specific American sensibility, one steeped in the sun-drenched skate parks, suburban anxieties, and anti-establishment posture of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

The film is a direct dialogue with that era’s youth culture. Its story follows Dallas Edwards, a teenager living under the shadow of his government-agent father’s mysterious disappearance. When Dallas uncovers his father’s hidden research notebooks and technology, he, along with his perpetually high friend Toe and the more reserved Riley, embarks on a decidedly Californian quest.

Their search for answers about paranormal events feels less like a structured investigation and more like a rebellious, aimless road trip fueled by cheap beer and a deep-seated distrust of authority. The introduction deliberately aims for...

From Blink–182 frontman to filmmaker, Tom DeLonge continues his long-standing obsession with the paranormal in Monsters of California, a coming-of-age sci-fi adventure that lands on UK digital platforms from 7 July 2025. Co-written and directed by DeLonge alongside Ian Miller, the film is an unabashed homage to classic teen-driven genre fare, blending conspiracy theories, alien sightings and teenage recklessness into a fast-paced story with supernatural overtones.

Set under the sun-drenched skies of Southern California, the film follows Dallas Edwards, played by Jack Samson, whose adolescence is punctuated by grief, mischief and a consuming belief that extraterrestrial life is not only real but lurking dangerously close. Along with his closest friends Riley (Jared Scott) and Toe (Jack Lancaster), Dallas digs into a string of strange phenomena, convinced they’re connected to the disappearance of his fighter pilot father years earlier.

Their amateur investigations take a sudden turn when they discover remnants of their father’s work,...

Tom DeLonge's feature film "Monsters of California" tells the story of teenagers investigating government cover-ups and aliens in Southern California. The movie is entirely fictional and not based on a true story, despite the ongoing debate about extraterrestrial beings in the US. DeLonge, the co-founder of Blink-182, directed, produced, and co-wrote the film, drawing on his passion for aliens and extensive research on the subject.

Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 is venturing into new territory with his feature film Monsters of California. The science fiction adventure movie, which premiered on October 6, 2023, tells the story of a group of teenagers who begin an investigation into mysterious supernatural events occurring in Southern California, which leads them to government cover-ups and questions about the existence of aliens. The film did not get a theatrical release, but it is available to rent or buy on multiple platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV,...

Tom DeLounge’s comedy thriller film, Monsters of California, revolves around paranormal activities and mysteries. Starring Jack Samson, Gabrielle Haugh, Jared Scott, and others, the film centers around Dallas and his friends searching for his father, who suddenly vanished while on a secret mission. Government officials who do not want secrets about outer space to be unearthed are trying to bring their quest to an end. Monsters of California has primarily drawn its inspiration from films like The Unseen, Mk Ultra, Skyman, and others. It explores both the supernatural and the extraterrestrial, providing the audiences with a wide scope to ponder over unexplored realms. Will Dallas and his friends be able to discover what really happened to his father? We are sure to find out through the events occurring in the film!

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Plot Synopsis: What happens in the film?

The adventurous trio of Dallas, Riley, and Toe seek...

(l-r) Jack Samson, Richard Kind, Gabrielle Haugh and Jared Scott, in Monsters Of California. Courtesy of Screen Media

The title Monsters Of California intends to refer to a variety of entities sought by three adventuresome teen lads. We meet them hunting ghosts and demons before they shift into pursuing urban legend myths and ultimately trying to prove UFOs have been visiting from other worlds. The title unintentionally winds up equally applying to many of the mere mortals among them.

Dallas Edward’s (Jack Samson) dad was a Navy pilot, presumed dead from a secrecy-shrouded mission some years before. His smart pal Riley (Jared Scott) and their goofy stoner cohort nicknamed Toe (Jack Lancaster) crash headlong into conflicts with military and covert government entities thwarting their efforts while also dogging them in search of some intel Dallas’ dad may have left behind. That bunch is headed by Casper Van Dien, playing...

The average person knows Tom DeLonge for his time in Blink-182 and Angels & Airwaves; however, he also holds an interest in other areas such as clothing, art, and the paranormal. Now, DeLonge can add co-writer and director to his list of accolades with the release of his feature film directorial debut, Monsters of California, which finds a way to combine the sophomoric sense of humor of Blink182 and his obsession with the supernatural. The resulting effort is a surprisingly entertaining film, even if it does falter in its emotional peaks.

Written by DeLonge and Ian Miller, Monsters of California follows teenager Dallas Edwards (Jack Samson) and his friends Ripley (Jared Scott) and Toe (Jack Lancaster) as they discover top-secret supernatural research left behind by Dallas' missing father. The teenagers, along with Dallas' new love interest, Meg (Camille Kostek), explore the conspiracy theories while trying to avoid the government official Captain...

Ghosts, grief, and God are all prominent themes in Tom Delonge of Blink-182's directorial debut, Monsters of California. The story, which Delonge co-wrote with Ian Miller and Ben Kull, centers around a teenager, Dallas, who comes across research left behind by his missing — presumed dead — father. He recruits two of his friends and a girl he meets at a coffee shop to join him on a quest to uncover what really happened to his father. Along the way the group encounters a variety of different forms of paranormal activity as the military makes futile attempts to chase them down.

While there is a certain hard to resist charm that comes with a misfit group of ghost-hunting kids, there are some serious issues going on here. It doesn't take long before it starts to feel less like you're watching a science fiction movie and more like you're stuck in...

As if Blink-182’s world tour and new record weren’t enough to keep him busy, Tom DeLonge is also on the verge of releasing his feature directorial debut with Monsters of California.

DeLonge’s edgier take on the Amblin-esque coming-of-age adventure opens Oct. 6 in select theaters and on digital. Co-written by DeLonge and Ian Miller, the film follows teenager Dallas Edwards (Jack Samson) and his wayward friends as they uncover government secrets that Dallas’ father left behind following his unexplained disappearance. From San Diego County and skateboarding to punk rock and the paranormal, the movie includes many of DeLonge’s passions, as well as the research that put him and his company, To The Stars, at the forefront of recent UFO/Uap revelations.

“There’s a lot of quality information in there during the serious moments, and I think people need to pay attention to it, for sure,...

Sixteen months have passed since we saw a teaser trailer for the sci-fi adventure Monsters of California, which marks the feature directorial debut of Tom DeLonge, the guitarist and co-lead vocalist in the band Blink-182. At that time, we had no idea when Monsters of California was going to be making its way out into the world… but now we do. The film is set to receive a theatrical and VOD release on October 6th, and with that date less than a month away a full trailer has arrived online. You can check it out in the embed above.

DeLonge’s interest in UFOs, the paranormal, cryptids, and conspiracy theories is very well known, and his research in those areas was put to use when crafting the story for Monsters of California with co-writer Ian Miller. The film follows teenager Dallas Edwards and his misfit friends as they attempt to...

"This is gonna shatter any idea you have about reality."...

Blink-182’s track “Aliens Exist” could easily be the tagline for band member Tom DeLonge’s directorial debut “Monsters of California.”

DeLonge co-wrote the script with Ian Miller and Ben Kull, with the plot centering on a high schooler looking to find his missing father who works for a secret government program. The action-comedy stars Jack Samson, Casper Van Dien, Camille Kostek, Richard Kind, and Arianne Zucker.

After discovering research left behind by a missing government agent, Dallas Edwards (Samson) and his misfit high school friends embark on a righteous and dangerous adventure to uncover a paranormal conspiracy in Southern California that brings them face-to-face with some of the government’s most guarded mysteries.

DeLonge also produced the original score, composed by Ilan Rubin and co-produced by Aaron Rubin. Along with DeLonge, Stan Spry and Eric Scott Woods produce “Monsters of California” with DeLonge’s To The Stars production company...

Tom DeLonge, of Blink-182 fame, makes his directorial debut with the sci-fi film Monsters of California, following a group of teenagers on a quest to uncover evidence of aliens in Southern California. The trailer reveals the storyline and cast, including Jack Samson, Casper Van Dien, Camille Kostek, Richard Kind, and Arianne Zucker. Monsters of California continues Tom DeLonge's longtime fascination with aliens which provided the basis for the Blink-182 song "Aliens Exist," which is used in the trailer.

The Monsters of California trailer reveals Blink-182 member Tom DeLonge's directorial debut about his longtime fascination – the existence of aliens. The first film from DeLonge, who is best known as the guitarist and vocalist of Blink-182, follows a group of teenagers who attempt to uncover a government conspiracy hiding evidence of aliens and UFOs in Southern California. The Monsters of California cast includes Jack Samson, Casper Van Dien, Camille Kostek, Richard Kind,...

It’s no secret that Tom DeLonge has a fascination with alien stories, and this fall, he’s bringing his own to the big screen. The Blink-182 member has announced that feature-length directorial debut Monsters of California will premiere in theaters October 6th, and along with the news, the sci-fi romp also has a new trailer.

Monsters of California centers around a group of high school friends, one being Dallas Edwards (Jack Samson), who’s discovered that his late father was a government agent working on some intriguing covert intergalactic research. Naturally, he and his friends then “embark on a righteous and dangerous adventure to uncover a paranormal conspiracy in Southern California that brings them face-to-face with some of the government’s most guarded mysteries.”

It’s tough to convince federal officials that UFOs are real when your two main hobbies are skateboarding and smoking weed, but the trailer indicates...

It’s no secret that Tom DeLonge has a fascination with alien stories, and this fall, he’s bringing his own to the big screen. The Blink-182 member has announced that feature-length directorial debut Monsters of California will premiere in theaters October 6th, and along with the news, the sci-fi romp also has a new trailer.

Monsters of California centers around a group of high school friends, one being Dallas Edwards (Jack Samson), who’s discovered that his late father was a government agent working on some intriguing covert intergalactic research. Naturally, he and his friends then “embark on a righteous and dangerous adventure to uncover a paranormal conspiracy in Southern California that brings them face-to-face with some of the government’s most guarded mysteries.”

It’s tough to convince federal officials that UFOs are real when your two main hobbies are skateboarding and smoking weed, but the trailer indicates...

Tom DeLonge’s directorial feature debut, Monsters of California, has released its first trailer, focusing on efforts to uncover a major government conspiracy.

DeLonge, the Blink-182 rocker and noted champion of UFO research, helmed and co-wrote the film that Screen Media launches theatrically and on-demand Oct. 6. The cast includes Jack Samson (Zodiac), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Camille Kostek (Free Guy), Richard Kind (A Serious Man) and Arianne Zucker (Days of Our Lives).

Monsters of California centers on Dallas (Samson) and his outcast group of high school friends attempting to shed light on a paranormal conspiracy in Southern California that the political powers that be have kept under wraps.

“They don’t want you to know anything,” Kind says ominously in the footage. “This is going to shatter any idea you have about reality.”

The trailer shows Dallas working to use his father’s clandestine research to help shed light...

Blink 182 musician Tom DeLonge is channeling his passion for UFOs and extraterrestrial activity into a feature film, titled Monsters of California and releasing this October.

Gizmodo shares the official trailer for Monsters of California this morning – you’ll have to hit up Gizmodo to watch it – and they’ve announced an October 6 release date as well.

On that date, the film releases in theaters as well as On Demand platforms at home.

This might surprise you given Tom DeLonge has never directed a feature film before but Monsters of California looks Excellent, and it’s clear from the trailer alone that DeLonge has a serious talent for filmmaking. It looks like he poured absolutely all of himself into this one, even using the classic Blink 182 song “Aliens Exist” to bring nostalgic gravitas to the trailer.

Honestly, as a massive fan of Blink 182 growing up, the song usage sent chills up and down my spine.

Originally announced two years ago, Blink 182 musician Tom DeLonge is channeling his passion for UFOs and extraterrestrial activity into a feature film, and Deadline reports today that the film is titled Monsters of California and it’s finally headed our way real soon.

Screen Media has acquired worldwide rights to Monsters of California, Deadline reports this afternoon, and it’s being described as a sci-fi adventure film in the classic style of Amblin.

The film “follows teenager Dallas Edwards and his derelict friends on a quest to find the meaning behind a series of mysterious, paranormal events in Southern California.”

Jack Samson (Zodiac), Camille Kostek (Free Guy), Casper Van Dien (Salvage Marines), Richard Kind (The Watcher) and Arianne Zucker (Days of Our Lives) star.

Deadline notes, “Screen Media will release in North America and have its Foresight Unlimited division handle international sales at the American Film Market.”

DeLonge wrote the...

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Screen Media has picked up worldwide rights to Monsters of California, the directorial debut of Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge and will release the upcoming sci-fi adventure film in North America.

The film, about a teenager and his friends in Southern California who investigate a serious of mysterious, paranormal events, is described as a Amblin Films-inspired sci-fi adventure movie. DeLonge also wrote the script and performed original music for the film.

Screen Media will release Monsters of California in North America, with its sales division, Foresight Unlimited, handling international sales. The company will pitch the film to buyers at the AFM in Santa Monica this week.

DeLonge and Ian Miller co-wrote Monsters of California, with DeLonge’s production shingle To The Stars Media producing together with Stan Spry and Eric Scott Woods of Cartel Pictures.

Jack Samson (Zodiac) stars alongside Casper Van Dien...

Exclusive: Screen Media has acquired worldwide rights to Monsters of California, the upcoming sci-fi adventure film that marks the directorial debut for Blink-182’s lead singer and guitarist Tom DeLonge, who also wrote and performed original music for the film.

Screen Media will release in North America and have its Foresight Unlimited division handle international sales at the American Film Market.

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Monsters of California is co-written by DeLonge and Ian Miller and is produced through DeLonge’s To the Stars Media along with Stan Spry and Eric Scott Woods of Cartel Pictures (Creepshow).

The film stars Jack Samson (Zodiac), Camille Kostek (Free Guy), Casper Van Dien...

"Dad never thought I was crazy!" Cartel & To The Stars has revealed a teaser trailer for a mysterious sci-fi thriller project titled Monsters of California, arriving sometime later this year. This has a vintage look and feel, referencing the kind of low-budget sci-fi movies they don't make anymore. Marking the directorial debut of rocker Tom DeLonge (of Blink 182 and Angels & Airwaves), Monsters of California follows the teenager Dallas Edwards and his misfit friends as they attempt to unearth answers to a series of mysterious, paranormal events happening around Southern California. They soon begin to unravel the extraordinary secrets held within the deepest levels of the Government. The film stars Richard Kind, Casper Van Dien (Johnny Rico!!), Arianne Zucker, Camille Kostek, Gabrielle Haugh, Jack Samson, Jared Scott, and Jack Lancaster. This doesn't look half bad, but there's so much going on in this teaser it's a bit hard to make any sense of it.

Former Blink-182 frontman and current Angels & Airwaves frontman Tom DeLonge is getting back into the movie business again. After producing and scoring William Eubank’s Love, as well as co-directing the short Poet Anderson: The Dream Walker, he’s now embarking on his feature directorial debut, and it shouldn’t be surprising that the story involves paranormal activity and the extraterrestrial.

Titled Monsters of California, the project comes from an original script he wrote with Ian Miller, and production is already underway. The ensemble features Richard Kind, Casper Van Dien, Arianne Zucker, Gabrielle Haugh, Camille Kostek, along with newcomers Jack Samson, Jared Scott, and Jack Lancaster.

Deadline reports the sci-fi coming of age film, which DeLonge will contribute original songs to, follows Dallas Edwards (Samson) his “derelict friends on a quest for the meaning behind a series of mysterious, paranormal events in Southern California. The truths they uncover begin...

Former Blink-182 guitarist Tom DeLonge has announced his sci-fi feature debut with Monsters of California. DeLonge is switching gears from playing guitar and hunting for aliens to step behind the camera. According to the musician, this is a project that he has been thinking about for years and decided now was the time to bring it to life. Monsters of California was written by DeLonge with Ian Miller, and it is currently in production.

Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Richard Kind stars in Monsters of California alongside Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Arianne Zucker (Days of Our Lives), Gabrielle Haugh (Jeepers Creepers 3), and Sports Illustrated model Camille Kostek. Jack Samson, Jared Scott, and Jack Lancaster also star in the upcoming movie from Tom DeLonge. A release date for the movie has not been announced.

Monsters of California is a coming of age adventure with a science fiction twist that follows teenager Dallas Edwards,...

Exclusive: Tom DeLonge, former frontman of punk rock band Blink-182, is to make his directorial debut with a coming-of-age sci-fi feature film Monsters of California.

DeLonge, who has, in recent years, been getting more attention due to his passion for UFOs, is directing the film based off an original script that he wrote with Ian Miller.

It will be produced by Creepshow producer The Cartel with Striker Entertainment in association with To The Stars Inc, a division of DeLonge’s To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science.

Mad About You and Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Richard Kind stars alongside Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Arianne Zucker (Days of Our Lives), Gabrielle Haugh (Jeepers Creepers 3) and Sports Illustrated model Camille Kostek. Newcomers Jack Samson, Jared Scott and Jack Lancaster also star.

Monsters of California is a coming of age adventure with a science fiction twist that follows teenager Dallas Edwards, played by Samson,...

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