We Want the Virus
“The only 2 people that NEEDED Covid.”
Synopsis
After a blacked out night of drinking, two lifelong friends and struggling actors wake up and realize they raised 22 thousand dollars falsely claiming they had the Coronavirus, and now must go to extreme lengths in order to obtain the virus and collect their cash.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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WE WANT THE VIRUS — OFFICIAL TRAILER (2026)
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-04
Top Cast
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Paul Santoli
Adam
Cody Schultz
Greg
Amy Lyndon
Tina
Elisabeth Montanaro
Melanie
Sam Naismith
Donnie
Carson Polish
Young Nurse Intern
Katie Kay
Nadia
Allan Wasserman
Joe
Adlih Alvarado
Paramedic #1
Chantal Casutt
Lilly
Deb Snyder
Ms.Diller
Anastasia Rine
The Dream Girl
Vero Lopez
Vero
Zoe Manzotti
Amanda
Ray Oddi
Antonio
Shaun Fury
Shaun
Gabriella Bustos
Stacie
Mikey Jerome
Mikey
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 147 DaysMarch 7, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Santoli
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Santoli, Daniel Gualajara
- Original Title
- We Want the Virus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- A 516 Productions, DOTBLK, Tiny Bot Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Santoli
Paul Santoli, Daniel Gualajara
Brendan Day
Paul Santoli, Ray Oddi, Sterling L. Pope, Kevin Rios, Joshua Libertine
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Santoli
Director
Paul Santoli
Writer
Daniel Gualajara
Writer
Ray Oddi
Producer
Sterling L. Pope
Producer
Brendan Day
Editor
Kevin Rios
Producer
Joshua Libertine
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Want the Virus
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What is We Want the Virus about?
After a blacked out night of drinking, two lifelong friends and struggling actors wake up and realize they raised 22 thousand dollars falsely claiming they had the Coronavirus, and now must go to extreme lengths in order to obtain the virus and collect their cash.
Who directed We Want the Virus?
We Want the Virus was directed by Paul Santoli.
Who stars in We Want the Virus?
The principal cast of We Want the Virus includes Paul Santoli, Cody Schultz, Amy Lyndon, Elisabeth Montanaro, Sam Naismith.
When was We Want the Virus released and how long is it?
We Want the Virus was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We Want the Virus?
We Want the Virus holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).