The upcoming ‘Bill & Ted’ sequel is excellent news

Dudes, get this: William S. Preston ESQ. and Theodore Logan are gearing up for another adventure.

After almost three decades, the iconic slacker duo is all grown up and ready to hop back in their time machine for a third film in the “Bill & Ted” cult comedy franchise.

Actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter announced Wednesday that “Bill & Ted Face the Music” is set to go into production this summer.

“We wanna say thank you to you the fans,” Reeves says in the promo clip released by Hammerstone Studios. “It’s all because of you guys and we owe you a huge debt of gratitude, so thank you — and be excellent,” Winter chimes in.

This is the official plot synopsis: “Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the now middle-aged best friends set out on a new adventure, when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save life as we know it and bring harmony to the universe.  Along the way, they will be helped by their families, old friends and a few music legends.”

The reboot picks up where  1991’s “Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey” left off — but, of course, “the stakes are higher than ever.” Hey, it’s produced by Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh, so we wouldn’t expect anything less.

“Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” premiered in 1989, introducing the teen buds who were on the verge of failing out of high school if they don’t pass their upcoming history report.

With the threat of Ted’s dad sending him off to military school — and breaking up their band, Wyld Stallyns — as punishment, the pals recruit time-traveler Rufus (George Carlin) to help them ace the assignment. Along the way they meet a host of historical figures — from Sigmund Freud to Joan of Arc — and the rest is cinematic history.

Will this long-belated sequel pass the test with diehard fans? We’ll have to wait until the film’s Aug. 21, 2020, release date to find out.