Thirty-four years ago, on Feb. 14, 1992, Wayne’s World headbanged its way into theaters and became an instant cultural phenomenon. What started as a niche Saturday Night Live sketch about two heavy-metal fans broadcasting from a basement in Aurora, Illinois, exploded into the highest-grossing film ever based on an SNL skit.
Beyond the catchphrases ("Schwing!", "Not!"), the Mike Myers and Dana Carvey classic literally propelled a Queen song back up the charts and featured one of the wildest sci-fi cameos of the 90s.
View this post on InstagramThe film’s most iconic moment almost didn’t happen. The studio originally pushed for Wayne and Garth to headbang to a Guns N' Roses track, as they were the biggest band in the world at the time.
Freddie Mercury approved it: Before he passed away in November 1991, Freddie Mercury was shown a VHS tape of the headbanging scene. Queen guitarist Brian May confirmed that Mercury "loved it" and laughed during the clip, giving his blessing just months before the film’s release.
The T-1000 Cameo Was a Last-Minute Fix
One of the movie’s best sight gags involves Robert Patrick reprising his terrifying role as the T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgment Day to pull Wayne over for speeding.
Cassandra Wong wasn’t lip-syncing. Actress Tia Carrere performed all her own vocals for the film’s tracks, including her high-energy cover of Sweet’s "The Ballroom Blitz".
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The Director vs. Star Feud
Spheeris famously revealed that Myers was difficult to work with, citing an instance where he stormed off set because he didn't have margarine for his bagel. Myers also initially hated the final cut of the "Bohemian Rhapsody" scene, arguing it wasn't funny.
Where Are They Now?
While rumors of a Wayne's World 3 pop up every few years, nothing is officially in development for 2026. Dana Carvey has said he is "always game" to revisit the characters, but for now, the duo remains retired.
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