Overview

• The Jordan Peele–produced feature holds a 29% Rotten Tomatoes critics score, with audience measures notably higher, including a 58% Popcornmeter reading as of Sept. 21.
• Early grosses total about $6.5 million against an estimated $27 million production budget, pointing to an underperforming opening weekend.
• Directed by Justin Tipping and distributed by Universal, the film stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, and Tim Heidecker.
• Critics broadly praise the visual style and performances but fault the storytelling and balance between satire and horror.
• Coverage highlights the movie’s critique of toxic sports culture and intensifies discussion over the limits of Jordan Peele’s influence when he serves as producer rather than director.