Overview
- Lionsgate opens the R-rated thriller in U.S. theaters on Dec. 19 with a 2-hour, 11-minute runtime.
- A final trailer dropped Dec. 15 as the studio’s last marketing push before the theatrical debut.
- Director Paul Feig confirmed the film uses a new ending that departs from Freida McFadden’s book, with marketing designed to protect plot surprises.
- Early coverage characterizes the film as a twist-heavy, pulpy crowd-pleaser rather than prestige fare.
- The movie adapts the first novel in a bestselling trilogy, positioning the property for potential sequels depending on performance.