Rebel Wilson writes, directs and stars in Girl Group as Tassie Young, a former pop singer whose solo career falls apart after a series of bad choices. Following a DUI, Tassie is assigned community service mentoring a group of young girls dreaming of becoming stars themselves.
At first, the pairing couldn’t be more awkward. Tassie is guarded and jaded, while the girls are still trying to figure out who they are, both as performers and as friends. But as she begins to see them for who they are, something shifts. The mentor who never had the guidance she needed becomes the person these girls need in their corner.
And honestly, that’s what makes Girl Group work so well.
There is a definite modern-day Pitch Perfect feeling running through the film. Between the performances, catchy soundtrack, larger-than-life personalities and friendships at the centre of the story, it has that same ability to make you want to sing along while rooting for the people on screen.
Wilson also brings exactly the kind of dry, awkward comedy you’d expect from her. Her humour feels unmistakably Rebel, and the supporting cast, including Jennifer Coolidge, Randall Park and Nicole Scherzinger, adds even more personality to the mix.
But beneath the laughs and pop-star sparkle is something more meaningful: Girl Group is about feeling seen.
These girls aren’t simply trying to become famous. They’re learning to trust themselves, support one another and refuse to become something they’re not just to fit into the music industry’s idea of success.
And Tassie is learning the same lesson in her own way.
Oh, and did I mention, the songs were really great?
Girl Group reminds us that sometimes a comeback isn’t about getting back on the stage.
Sometimes it’s about finding the people who remind you that you still belong there.
Girl Group is playing at TIFF ’26. For more information, click here.
