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Death of a Unicorn Tops HBO Max Charts Following Theatrical Shortfall

It highlights how lower-budget genre films can rebound from theatrical underperformance by finding audiences on streaming platforms

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Overview

  • Death of a Unicorn shot to No. 1 on FlixPatrol’s domestic streaming charts on its first day on HBO Max.
  • The A24 horror-comedy grossed $16 million worldwide against a $15 million budget during its March theatrical release.
  • Critics gave the film a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes while audiences rated it at 76%.
  • Jenna Ortega’s performance as the rebellious teenage daughter underscores her growing reputation in genre cinema.
  • The film’s streaming breakthrough underscores a broader shift in which niche titles find lasting visibility through digital platforms.