Overview

• Wayans posted on Instagram that some films are "ahead of the curve," encouraging audiences to "go see for yourself" despite a Rotten Tomatoes critic score near 28–29%.
• Universal’s sports‑horror opened in second place domestically with about $13.5 million and a C- CinemaScore, trailing expectations tied to Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw producing credit.
• Audience response is more forgiving than critics, with a roughly 58% Rotten Tomatoes audience score contrasting with largely negative reviews.
• Coverage notes strong performances from Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers and striking visuals, even as many reviews fault storytelling and cohesion.
• Reports peg the production budget near $27 million, putting pressure on the film to grow beyond its opening weekend to improve its commercial outlook.