AceShowbiz - Him is set to arrive on Netflix in the United States on April 19, offering a second chance for the Jordan Peele-produced supernatural sports horror film after its disappointing theatrical run in 2025.

The film, co-written and directed by Justin Tipping, features Marlon Wayans as Isaiah White, an aging professional football quarterback who takes on the role of mentor to a promising young player, Cameron Cade, portrayed by Tyriq Withers. As the story unfolds, unsettling and horrific consequences emerge during Cade’s training at Isaiah’s secluded estate.

Despite the involvement of Jordan Peele, the acclaimed writer and director behind the Oscar-winning film Get Out, Him struggled to connect with critics and audiences alike. The movie garnered a weak 31% score on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling largely negative reviews. While many critics appreciated the film’s visual style, they criticized its handling of tone and social commentary, which failed to resonate effectively.

ScreenRant’s review echoed the general critical consensus, noting that “Tipping and his co-writers have a lot of great ideas and thought-provoking commentary about the way we treat athletes, but the lead-up to an admittedly explosive conclusion doesn’t land.” The review highlighted Marlon Wayans and the film’s score as key elements that helped build tension, but lamented the rest of the film’s inability to maintain that level of engagement.

Financially, Him underperformed at the box office, earning just $27 million worldwide, a disappointing return given the involvement of Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions. This misstep marked a rare stumble for Peele, who had otherwise been associated with consistent hits.

Compounding the setback, during the same period that Him was struggling, another horror film, Weapons, achieved massive box office success. Written and directed by Zach Cregger, Weapons was originally eyed by Peele and Universal, but ultimately released by Warner Bros and New Line. The film grossed an impressive $270 million worldwide—almost ten times the revenue of Him.

Reports suggest that Peele’s disappointment over missing out on producing Weapons contributed to him parting ways with his management team. This episode represents a rare downturn for Peele, whose career had been marked by critical acclaim and financial success since his breakthrough with Get Out.

Looking ahead, there are also questions surrounding Peele’s next directorial project. His untitled follow-up to the mystery-shrouded film Nope was recently removed from Universal’s release schedule, casting some uncertainty over its future.

Despite the setbacks, the availability of Him on Netflix may provide the film with a fresh opportunity to find an audience and redeem itself in the streaming landscape. Viewers interested in genre films blending horror with sports themes may find value in revisiting this troubled but visually striking title.