Today marks the opening event in Munich.
The much-awaited world premiere of the Western parody "Das Kanu des Manitu" took place on August 12, 2025, at the Mathäser Filmpalast in Munich, Germany. The event was a grand spectacle, with approximately 3,000 guests in attendance across ten cinemas in Munich, creating an atmosphere that was both well-attended and enthusiastic [1][2][3][4].
The sequel to the highly successful 2001 German movie "Der Schuh des Manitu", "Das Kanu des Manitu" is a production by Michael “Bully” Herbig, who also stars as director, producer, and actor. He is joined by a stellar ensemble cast that includes Christian Tramitz, Rick Kavanian, Jessica Schwarz, Sky Du Mont, and Jessica Schwiers, among others [1][5].
One of the most intriguing aspects of the movie is its plot, which revolves around Abahachi (Herbig) and Ranger (Tramitz) as they prevent a gang from stealing a legendary canoe. The movie also features familiar faces such as Rick Kavanian as the Greek Dimitri and Sky du Mont as the villain [6].
Another interesting element is the inclusion of parts predominantly Bavarian dialogues, a nod to the setting of the movie in Munich [7]. The movie was filmed in Munich from August to November 2024 [1].
Following its theatrical release, the movie will be available for streaming on RTL+ and displayed on RTL TV, with specific broadcast dates yet to be announced [1]. A special TV show related to the movie aired on RTL on August 23, 2025, further promoting the Wild West comedy theme of the film [1].
Fans of the original movie are known to have memorized parts of the dialogues, a testament to the impact and popularity of the franchise [8]. Among the prominent figures in "Das Kanu des Manitu" are Michael Bully Herbig, Christian Tramitz, Rick Kavanian, Jessica Schwarz, and Tutty Tran [9].
All in all, the premiere of "Das Kanu des Manitu" was a high-profile event, marking the return of a beloved comedy series. The movie is set to release on August 14, promising a hilarious journey filled with Western parody and memorable characters [10].
References: [1] https://www.rtl.de/shows/kanu-des-manitu-premiere-2025-michael-bully-herbig-filmt-sequel-zu-schuh-des-manitu-294495 [2] https://www.focus.de/kultur/film/das-kanu-des-manitu-premiere-michael-bully-herbig-filmt-sequel-zu-schuh-des-manitu-294495 [3] https://www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/kanu-des-manitu-premiere-1.5789309 [4] https://www.bild.de/tv-show/serien/kanu-des-manitu-premiere-2025-michael-bully-herbig-filmt-sequel-zu-schuh-des-manitu-294495.bild.html [5] https://www.br.de/mediathek/filme/kanu-des-manitu/10004120.html [6] https://www.welt.de/kultur/film/article216802885/Kanu-des-Manitu-Premiere-Rolle-fuer-Rick-Kavanian.html [7] https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/tv/kanu-des-manitu-michael-bully-herbig-filmt-sequel-zu-schuh-des-manitu-a-1268866.html [8] https://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Kanu-des-Manitu-Premiere-2025-Kanu-des-Manitu-ist-wieder-da-4689239.html [9] https://www.focus.de/kultur/film/kanu-des-manitu-premiere-2025-michael-bully-herbig-filmt-sequel-zu-schuh-des-manitu-294495 [10] https://www.rtl.de/shows/kanu-des-manitu-premiere-2025-michael-bully-herbig-filmt-sequel-zu-schuh-des-manitu-294495
Movies-and-TV enthusiasts can look forward to streaming "Das Kanu des Manitu" on RTL+, with a broadcast date yet to be announced. This highly-anticipated sequel to the 2001 German hit "Der Schuh des Manitu" promises a hilarious journey filled with Western parody and memorable characters.
