Nearly 20 years after the film’s initial release, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle has earned a “Certified Fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes. The film, which stars John Cho and Kal Penn in the title roles, centers on a pair of stoners who make a late-night pilgrimmage to the titular fast food joint, dodging dozens of over-the-top obstacles including amorous rednecks, wild cats, and Neil Patrick Harris. The movie, which was made for under $10 million, did so well at the box office and on home video that it spawned two sequels: 2008’s Harold & Kumar Go to Guantanamo Bay and 2011’s A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.
To qualify as a Certified Fresh movie, a film must receive positive reviews from a minimum number of “Tomatometer”-accredited critics, including a positive rating of at least 75%. Recently, after a string of 20th anniversary retrospectives, the 2004 hit movie met this threshold, achieving a 75% positive rating based on 150 reviews.
Penn recently spoke to ComicBook.com before the release of his new film, The Underdoggs. During the interview, he discussed the status of the long-rumored Harold & Kumar 4.
“No, [Jon] Hurwitz posted something on his Instagram that everybody took to mean it’s like in the process or something,” Penn told us. “I think it was a selfie we took at dinner. Nothing has changed, just to be clear. We would all love to do one. I’m sure we’ll do one at some point. I think the guys were busy with Cobra Kai and I think they have two or three other shows and movies. I was working on Designated Survivor for a few years and then a couple of other projects. So I think we were just hoping that the timeline aligns and that we find the right concept. That’s how I put it artistically. We all really want to make it happen but I don’t have any updates for you yet.”
“Cobra Kai” and “Obliterated” executive producers Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald (the writers of “Harold & Kumar”) believe that a fourth “Harold & Kumar” movie is highly likely.
Nerdy accountant Harold (John Cho) and his irrepressible friend Kumar (Kal Penn) embark on a late-night adventure in “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.” After being enticed by a commercial for the famous sliders, the duo sets out to find a nearby restaurant. Their journey takes them into the depths of New Jersey, where they encounter a series of unexpected obstacles, including hostile locals, law enforcement, and even a car-stealing Neil Patrick Harris.