Overview

• Wayans used an opening‑weekend Instagram post to ask audiences to “go see for yourself,” calling the movie “ahead of the curve” and citing past low‑scored films that later found devoted followings.
• Aggregator metrics place the film around 28–29% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes versus about 58% from verified audience ratings, and opening‑night polling yielded a C‑ CinemaScore.
• Him generated roughly $13.5 million domestically in its first week against a reported $27 million budget, opening No. 2 behind Demon Slayer and contending with ongoing interest in The Conjuring: Last Rites.
• Reviews frequently fault the storytelling and finale but note striking visuals and strong turns from Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, with some outlets calling Wayans’ role a career highlight.
• Backed by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw and directed by Justin Tipping for Universal, the sports‑horror hybrid has drawn continued discussion online, with fans posting positive reactions and cast support including Julia Fox.