Maintenance Required
Get ready for a wild ride! The official trailer for Maintenance Required has just dropped, and it promises a quirky, chaotic, and darkly hilarious look into the world of personal growth, malfunctioning humans, and emotional “repairs.”
The film is set to premiere on October 8 exclusively on Prime Video, and the internet is already buzzing about this unexpected ensemble and its offbeat premise.
What Is Maintenance Required About?
Set in a slightly off-kilter version of reality, Maintenance Required follows the story of June (played by Madelaine Petsch), a people-pleaser stuck in a dead-end job and a series of even deader-end relationships. But when she signs up for a mysterious self-improvement program that promises to “upgrade” her emotional wiring, things spiral in ways no one could’ve predicted.
This isn’t your average self-help journey. Think group therapy meets sci-fi satire — with a healthy dose of dark comedy.
The Cast You Didn’t Know You Needed
The film boasts a refreshingly eclectic cast:
Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale) steps into a bold new role as the emotionally frayed but determined lead.
Jacob Scipio (Bad Boys for Life) plays her charming but unreliable life coach with questionable motives.
Madison Bailey (Outer Banks) adds spark as June’s no-nonsense best friend.
Katy O’Brian brings gritty intensity to her role as the program’s head enforcer.
Inanna Sarkis and Matteo Lane round out the group as fellow “malfunctioning” participants in the program.
And Jim Gaffigan? He plays a creepy yet oddly endearing tech guru who might be behind it all.
Trailer Highlights
The trailer wastes no time establishing the film’s offbeat tone. There’s awkward group chants, robotic therapy sessions, malfunctioning “wellness pods,” and moments of deadpan humor that walk the line between hilarious and disturbing.
Some standout moments:
June accidentally frying a therapy assistant robot.
Jim Gaffigan delivering a creepy TED Talk-style speech about “emotional reboots.”
A dramatic escape attempt involving a yoga ball and a locked panic room.
It’s absurd. It’s chaotic. And it somehow feels incredibly relatable.
Mark Your Calendar: October 8
With its unique blend of comedy, sci-fi, and satire, Maintenance Required could become a surprise fall favorite. Whether you’re into quirky character studies or just love a fresh take on the self-help genre, this might be one to watch.
Set your reminder for October 8, because Maintenance Required premieres exclusively on Prime Video — and you won’t want to miss it.
