Overview
- The film is now in wide theatrical release, with early reports citing a disappointing $28 million opening weekend.
- Reviews are divided, with acclaim for Wright’s staging and propulsion alongside critiques of tonal muddiness and on-screen branding that undercuts the satire.
- The story foregrounds media distortion and AI-driven deepfakes as tools of control, a focus repeatedly highlighted in post-release analyses.
- Glen Powell leads as Ben Richards with Lee Pace as the masked hunter and Josh Brolin as the show’s architect, and Pace has described the narrative’s dual perspectives on heroism.
- Stephen King has publicly endorsed Wright’s revised conclusion, calling it faithful in spirit while offering a fresh take.