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Sam Raimi’s Send Help Scores Strong Opening and Reviews in Theatrical Debut

The film is currently only in theaters, with streaming expected later under 20th Century Studios’ typical window.

Overview

  • The horror-comedy opened exclusively in U.S. theaters on Jan. 30, led by Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien.
  • Early box-office reporting cites a $7.2 million opening day in North America, with industry projections of $16–$20 million for the weekend labeled as preliminary.
  • Rotten Tomatoes scores reported in the low 90s from critics and high 80s from audiences signal strong early reception.
  • Reviews highlight McAdams as the film’s tonal anchor and note Raimi’s return to pitch-black humor, gross-out gags, and kinetic visual style.
  • No streaming date has been announced; coverage indicates PVOD will precede availability on Hulu/Disney+ following the theatrical run.