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It’s the reunion we’ve all waited almost 30 years for, but Bill and Ted are finally back.

Fans of the film franchise have been given their first look at Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter back in action as the metalhead mates in the first trailer for Bill & Ted Face The Music.

The one-minute clip begins with the duo being confronted by The Great Leader, played by Hollywood’s Holland Taylor, who tells them: “25 years ago you played a concert in front of the entire world.

“One month ago you played in Barstow, California for 40 people, most of whom were there for $2 Taco Night. Bill and Ted, what have you got to say for yourselves?”

Bill replies: “Be excellent to each other!”

Ted then adds: “And party on dudes.”

Bill & Ted Face The Music serves as the third film in the franchise, which began in 1989 with Excellent Adventure. The sequel Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey followed in 1991.

Face The Music was originally slated for release on 21 August, and new posters state the film will still debut in “Summer 2020”, suggesting it will not be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, like many other spring and summer releases have been. 

As well as its returning stars, Bill & Ted Face The Music will also see William Sadler reprise his role as the Grim Reaper, while Samara Weaving and Brigette Lundy-Paine join the cast as the titular heroes’ daughters.