Paul Feig Defends 'Jackpot!' Despite Critical Backlash

The comedy director responds to harsh reviews while celebrating the film's success on Amazon Prime Video.

'Jackpot!', starring Awkwafina and John Cena, has been the number one movie worldwide on Amazon for four weeks.
Critics gave the film a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, citing a lack of depth and erratic pacing.
Paul Feig described the film as an homage to Jackie Chan movies, focusing on comedy and action rather than social commentary.
Feig expressed interest in expanding 'Jackpot!' into a franchise, exploring international lottery scenarios.
Despite negative reviews, Feig remains optimistic about the film's reception and future projects.