Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie

A burned-out, principled video game reviewer who has spent years railing against bad releases. He wrestles with corporate pressure and his own skepticism, yet remains tethered to a devoted online audience. His drive to uncover buried cartridges becomes a meditation on authenticity, legacy, and the power of community.

The Nerd's loyal sidekick, impulsive and eager to believe in wild theories. He provides comic relief while also contributing practical help on the road trip. His belief in the conspiracy fuels the team's momentum and pushes them into danger.

A sharp Cockburn Industries executive who pitches a nostalgia-driven sequel to cash in on ET's legacy. She juggles corporate strategy with a strategic mindset, orchestrating moves that propel the expedition while hiding her own agenda. Her actions drive much of the conflict and risk.

A fearless, no-nonsense military figure chasing the Nerds across secure spaces. She embodies a relentless, tactical mindset and remains a constant threat to the protagonists. In the climactic sequence atop the Eiffel Tower, she meets a fatal downfall, marking a turning point in the pursuit.

A blunt, impulsive military commander who treats the mission as a spectacle. His miscalculations culminate in a dramatic arms accident, illustrating the chaos of pursuing conspiracy under a public gaze. He is ultimately defeated as the team closes in on the threat.

An enigmatic scientist who reveals a startling connection between ET’s level design and Area 51. He provides a crucial explanation involving mysterious metallic material and escape plans, adding a science-fictional twist to the mystery. His knowledge shifts the group’s understanding of the stakes.

An extraterrestrial ally who appears at key moments to aid the Nerd. The alien plays a pivotal role in assembling the makeshift spacecraft using ET cartridges, bridging the gap between conspiratorial lore and otherworldly intervention. The partnership blurs the line between myth and alliance.

A cosmic, almost mythic antagonist whose power could erase existence itself. He orchestrates a chaotic endgame that pushes the protagonists toward a radical redefinition of reality and fiction. His presence fuels the film’s climactic stakes and surreal imagery.

The real-world ET designer who appears as a crucial link to the original game's creation. He provides the backstory behind the cartridge deadline and the consequences of the project, grounding the movie’s meta-narrative in actual gaming history. His involvement ties past decisions to present consequences.

A military liaison involved in the pursuit, helping to advance the group’s escape and countermeasures. His presence anchors the story’s tension between official action and the rogue adventure around the ET myth. He embodies the disciplined, procedural side of the chase.