Jordan Peele’s Him Debuts With 33% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Jordan Peele’s Him has debuted with a surprisingly underwhelming Rotten Tomatoes score. Directed by Justin Tipping, and produced by Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, Him is a psychological sports thriller which follows a young rising‑star football player named Cameron Cade who is forced to confront the sinister side of ambition while training at the isolated compound of legendary quarterback, Isaiah White.

Him features a star-studded cast, with Tyriq Withers as Cam, and Marlon Wayans as Isaiah, alongside the supporting roles of people like Julia Fox, Jim Jeffries, and Tim Heidecker. The highly-anticipated Peele-produced sports thriller is scheduled to be released by Universal Pictures in the US on September 19, 2025. However, early critic reactions have been surprisingly underwhelming so far.

Him has opened with a 33% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, a surprisingly low rating given the pedigree behind it. There are currently only 18 reviews on the review aggregator site, as it has not debuted to wider audiences yet. That being said, Him’s Rotten Tomatoes score comes from top critics at Variety, SlashFilm, Vulture Magazine, THR, and The Wrap.

What This RT Score Means For Jordan Peele’s Him

The low critical score signals that Him, despite its intriguing premise, didn’t land the way critics expected from a Jordan Peele-backed project. For comparison, Peele’s previous directorial efforts (Get Out, Us, Nope) debuted with Rotten Tomatoes scores in the 80s or higher, with Get Out even becoming “Certified Fresh” at 98%. Although Peele didn’t direct Him, his attachment raised expectations.

Many critics point to the film’s tone and themes as key reasons for Him’s disappointing reception, stating that although the script was probably great to read, the film itself is a major misfire. Others lamented the film’s lack of tension or horror impact, as it doesn’t really deep dive into the genres that were promised, with its ending being unsurprising.

Still, Him isn’t without defenders, as some argue the film does get audiences thinking about the impact and demand of sports. Despite the mixed reviews, there is recognition of how Him dares to be different, although it seems that its execution doesn’t always follow through. Furthermore, there was notable praise for Marlon Wayans’ performance, stated in ScreenRant’s Him movie review.

Our Take On Him’s Low Rotten Tomatoes Score

The harsh reception to Him is a shock, especially considering the momentum Jordan Peele has built as one of this generation’s most daring genre voices. So, naturally, any project bearing his name carries weight, which only makes Him’s low Rotten Tomatoes score so surprising, especially as many regarded it as one of 2025’s most exciting horror movies for that reason.

Him’s initial concept was undeniably promising, painting a surreal horror rooted in celebrity worship, sports trauma, and toxic mentorship, told through a stylish, eerie lens befitting Peele’s repertoire. Therefore, it’s a shame critics didn’t enjoy it. However, Him may still receive a better audience score—especially among fans of experimental horror or sports-themed thrillers—when it officially debuts on September 19, 2025.