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A new report notes that The Boroughs has surpassed Stranger Things in Rotten Tomatoes review scores, signaling a surge in critical praise for the show and igniting buzz about its early reception among audiences and critics alike.
The article reports that The Mandalorian and Grogu have set a new Rotten Tomatoes audience-score record, signaling exceptionally strong fan enthusiasm for the series and potentially rewriting expectations for streaming franchises.
After a seven-year wait, The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters on May 22, 2026 with a 62% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and a divisive reception; the $165 million film is the Disney era’s cheapest Star Wars entry, underscoring the franchise’s pattern of mixed reactions between critics and audiences.
Early reactions to Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu are mixed: critics find it entertaining but largely underwhelming, with Rotten Tomatoes hovering around 62% from about 50 reviews and many outlets describing the film as thinner and more TV-like than a true big-screen entry. While a few opinions are warmer, the consensus leans toward a safe, crowd-pleasing outing that signals the franchise is in need of a stronger direction. Directed by Jon Favreau with contributions from Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor, the film stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver and is set to release globally on May 22, aiming to bridge the gap between the original films and the TV era of Star Wars.
Forbes reports that the year’s highest Rotten Tomatoes–scored movie of 2026 is released today, drawing early praise from critics for its performances and direction and suggesting strong awards-season buzz.
Forbes reports that the horror movie Obsession has set a Rotten Tomatoes score record, signaling a polarizing reception and sparking industry chatter about its quality and hype.
Netflix's newest series is riding a 95% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, but audiences are flocking to trash it online, creating a stark divide between critical praise and viewer reception.
Shigeru Miyamoto addresses negative reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, saying critics were even harsher than for the first film, while the movie posts strong global box office (about $750 million before its Japan debut) and enjoys a high fan score (about 89% on Rotten Tomatoes); he also touched on how Fox McCloud ended up in the film.
Following its Prime Video release, Peter Farrelly’s Buddy comedy Balls Up, starring Mark Wahlberg, is drawing mostly negative early reviews. Critics fault the film for an underutilized ensemble and heavy crude humor, leaving Wahlberg feeling miscast; some even suggest the movie would have benefited from the manic energy of Jack Black or Jim Carrey. The film sits around 36% on Rotten Tomatoes from 14 reviews, with reviewers like Matt Zoller Seitz saying Hauser can’t salvage what’s perceived as a disaster. Farrelly, who won Oscars for Green Book, hasn’t matched that success with recent projects, though Balls Up features a cast that includes Benjamin Bratt, Eva De Dominici, Daniela Melchior, Molly Shannon, Sacha Baron Cohen and Eric André. The screenplay comes from Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, and the overall message from critics so far is disappointment.
Prediction markets are expanding into awards season, with Kalshi partnering with Rotten Tomatoes to add real-time market data to Oscar coverage. Supporters say the move reflects public sentiment and fan engagement, while critics warn it commodifies art and blurs lines between media and betting. The Oscar race becomes another betting ground driven by peer-to-peer contracts and shifting campaign narratives.
Rosamund Pike revealed on the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast that the 2005 Doom adaptation, featuring Dwayne Johnson, was a ‘catastrophe’ and ‘one of the worst films ever made,’ nearly ending her career; the film flopped around $60 million worldwide and earned poor reviews (about 18% on Rotten Tomatoes).
Tom’s Guide highlights five HBO Max additions in March 2026 that have Rotten Tomatoes scores of at least 90%: All The President’s Men (95%), Call Me By Your Name (95%), Everything Everywhere All at Once (93%), John Wick: Chapter 4 (94%), and The Terminator (90%). HBO Max has added around 89 new films this period, and these five are recommended to stream now.
Scream 7 is poised to become the franchise’s lowest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes, currently around 42% from roughly 50 critic reviews—just under Scream 3’s 45%—with a mix of negative and some positive takes and an expected global box-office launch near $60 million.
Amazon MGM defends Melania, a high-cost documentary about the former first lady, as it braves a likely steep second-weekend drop with a potential top-10 finish. The film opened to about $7.2 million (described as the biggest doc launch in a decade) and has roughly $11.8 million domestic through Friday, with a streaming date and international grosses still TBD. The studio emphasizes a long-term, dual theatrical/streaming strategy and pushes back on controversy over its Rotten Tomatoes audience score, noting that theatrical/marketing investments aim to boost awareness and future Prime Video momentum.
Rotten Tomatoes says the Melania documentary’s 99% audience score is real, marking the site’s largest critics–audience split (6% for critics). The audience reviews are verified as purchased via Fandango on Popcornmeter, amid broader debates over polarization in coverage and reception; the film has also posted a strong box office opening.