🩸Him (2025) – Review, Box Office Collections, Cast, Plot & Release Date

“Greatness isn’t given—it’s taken, one sacrifice at a time.”

The latest entry from Monkeypaw Productions and producer Jordan Peele, Him (2025), promised a disturbing new take on horror through the world of American football, fame, and sacrifice. Directed by Justin Tipping, the film blends psychological terror with ritualistic horror, starring Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, and Tim Heidecker.

Released first in Mexico on September 18, 2025, and then in the United States on September 19, 2025, the film generated strong buzz for its bizarre premise—but has split audiences and critics alike.

📝 Review – Blood, Glory & The GOAT Myth

At its heart, Him is a twisted exploration of ambition, masculinity, and the toxic pursuit of greatness.

• Tyriq Withers shines as Cameron “Cam” Cade, a young football prodigy whose dream of NFL stardom turns into a nightmare of blood rituals and generational curses. His performance carries both vulnerability and raw intensity.

• Marlon Wayans, in a shocking against-type role, delivers a chilling portrayal of Isaiah White, the aging quarterback who pushes Cam into psychological and physical torment. His descent into cult-like madness is one of the film’s strongest elements.

• Julia Fox as Elsie, Isaiah’s enigmatic wife, adds a layer of seduction and betrayal, blurring the line between ally and predator.

Director Justin Tipping leans heavily into surreal horror imagery: blood transfusions, masked figures, and rituals that turn football into a literal blood sport. While some of the nightmarish sequences hit hard, others stumble into absurdity, drawing criticism for style-over-substance.

Critics noted:

• “A messy but fascinating horror-sports hybrid.” – IndieWire

• “Jordan Peele’s producing touch is clear, but the film can’t fully land its allegory.” – Variety

• “Marlon Wayans shocks in a role unlike anything he’s done before.” – Collider

Ultimately, Him is polarizing—ambitious and unsettling, but not always coherent.

💰 Box Office Collections

Made on a $27 million budget, Him had a promising start but is struggling to find staying power at the global box office.

• Opening Weekend (U.S. & Canada): Projected $15–18 million, debuted at $13.5 million, finishing second behind Demon Slayer.

• Thursday Night Previews: $2 million

• First Day (Sept 19): $6.5 million

• As of Sept 27, 2025:

  
  

  • U.S. & Canada: $17.1 million

  • International: $314,308

  • Worldwide Total: $17.5 million

The numbers show that while the film opened decently, negative word-of-mouth and poor critical reception are slowing momentum. With competition from A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and horror holdovers like Demon Slayer, Him may

have a short theatrical run unless overseas markets pick up.

🎬 Final Verdict

Him is bold, bizarre, and bloody—but not for everyone. Its mix of sports drama and occult horror sets it apart from typical studio releases, though its uneven execution keeps it from reaching the heights of Monkeypaw’s earlier genre-defining films

like Get Out or Us.

Still, for horror fans seeking something different, Tyriq Withers’ breakout performance and Marlon Wayans’ chilling turn

make it worth a watch.

As Isaiah warns Cam in one of the film’s most chilling lines: “To be the greatest, you don’t just play the game—you

bleed for it.”

📅 Now Playing in TheatersDistributed by Universal Pictures.Starring Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, and Tim Heidecker.