Blues Brothers 2000

Elwood Blues is released from prison after eighteen years. He is shocked to learn that his brother Joliet Jake Blues has died, which stirs him to attempt a comeback with his old blues world. He is picked up by Matara, a friend who has connections to his former drummer Willie Hall and wants to help him get back on his feet.

Matara collects Elwood from the road and commits to helping him re-establish himself. The reunion hints at rebuilding the Blues Brothers' circle and making a comeback. They head toward reassembling the band.

Before meeting Willie, Elwood visits Mother Mary Stigmata, now working at a hospital. She informs him that Curtis has died but fathered an illegitimate son named Cabel Chamberlain, an Illinois State Police commander. She introduces him to an orphan named Buster and hints at mentoring him.

Against Stigmata's advice, Elwood tracks down Cabel at his police headquarters to break the news of his parentage and invite him to join the reformed Blues Brothers Band. Cabel is offended by their past and rejects the idea, throwing Elwood out of the building. Buster steals Elwood's wallet, providing enough money for a new Bluesmobile.

Elwood and Buster begin recruiting former band members. Willie Hall agrees to join after his strip club is burned down in an incident connected to Elwood's schemes involving Willie's barman, Mack McTeer. The event signals the beginning of the band’s revival.

Mack McTeer, the barman from Willie's club, joins the Blues Brothers Band to help manage the recruitment effort. He becomes a crucial ally in gathering the remaining members and executing Elwood's plan. His inclusion strengthens the ensemble.

Guitarist Matt Murphy rejoins the band at the suggestion of his wife, who now runs a Mercedes-Benz dealership. He brings back the familiar sound and credibility of the past. The couple's involvement marks the revival of the band’s core talent.

Saxophonist Blue Lou Marini joins the Blues Brothers Band. Additionally, three members who work at a radio station quickly agree to join, giving the band new publicity and reach. The lineup expands as recruitment continues.

Surprise addition Murphy Dunne joins once his boss at a call center gives him permission to leave. This brings another seasoned player into the roster. The band now has a fuller, more cohesive lineup.

The reformed band uses their old agent to book a show. On the way to the gig, Cabel and the Illinois state police shadow them, suspecting Elwood of stealing Cabel's wallet and possibly kidnapping Buster. The tension builds as law enforcement closes in.

While avoiding the police, Elwood interrupts a militia group’s meeting and unintentionally destroys their boat full of explosives. The incident escalates the danger around their performance. The band presses on despite the chaos.

The band arrives at the venue only to discover they have been booked as a Bluegrass act, but they perform anyway. Their energy overrides the mismatch, and the crowd responds to the iconic performance. The misbooking adds a comic twist to their return.

After the show, the band evades capture and meets Reverend Cleophus James at a tent revival. The Reverend’s words spark an epiphany in Cabel, convincing him to join the band rather than enforce the law. The dynamic shifts again as Cabel commits to the Blues Brothers.

The Blues Brothers face a Battle of the Bands against the Louisiana Gator Boys. Queen Mousette casts a spell that forces them to try a Caribbean set and turns Elwood, Mack, and Cabel into statues. The spell is later reversed, restoring their ability to perform.

Queen Mousette undoes the statue spell and the Blues Brothers prepare for the final jam against the Louisiana Gator Boys. The Russian mafia and militia arrive but are dispersed, and the cops stand down as Cabel asserts he is okay. Elwood uses the moment as cover to bid farewell to Cabel and Mack and escape with Buster, with Mother Mary Stigmata arriving to witness their departure and a police chase in progress.