When We Went MAD!

This historical documentary examines the legacy and cultural impact of MAD Magazine. The film explores the publication's influence through a series of interviews with its writers, editors, and artists, who are collectively referred to as The Usual Gang of Idiots. These conversations are supplemented by perspectives from various famous readers of the magazine.

Directed by Alan Bernstein, the film was produced by Gravitas Ventures and Chassy Media. The screenplay was written by Bernstein and Nate Adams, who also served as a producer alongside Adam Carolla. The production features a cast of 20 credited individuals, including Bryan Cranston, Judd Apatow, Howie Mandel, Gilbert Gottfried, and "Weird Al" Yankovic appearing as themselves. Patrick Warburton provides the voice for the narrator. Released on June 24, 2025, in the United States, the documentary has a total runtime of 107 minutes.