The Specials is a 2000 American comedy film about a group of ordinary superheroes on their day off. According to the film, the Specials are the sixth or seventh most popular group of superheroes in the world. Unlike most superhero films, The Specials has almost no action and few special effects; instead it focuses on the average day-to-day lives of the heroes. The film was written by James Gunn, directed by Craig Mazin, and produced on a small $1 million budget, which is unusual for a superhero-themed film. The MPAA gave the film an R rating for strong language. The Specials tells the story... of a day in the life of a ragtag group of misfit superheroes. The Specials are decent as far as superhero teams go, but they never rise in either popularity or prestige because of their "indie" status. Unlike other super teams, the heroes are not corporation-friendly and have since struck out in creating a merchandising deal. Without the corporate or private financial resources of more well established teams, the Specials often get underrated villains, small disasters, and the occasional alien invasion to repel--all of which are deemed too low-priority for their peers.
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| Release date: | September 18, 2000 |
| Directed by: | Craig Mazin |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 82 Minutes |
| Producer: | Dan Bates, Rick Mischel, Mark A. Altman |
| Music by: | Brian Langsbard |
| Screenplay by: | James Gunn |
| Estimated budget: | $1,000,000 |
| Genre: | Comedy, Action |