Marlon Wayans Defends HIM Amid Mixed Reviews, $13.5M Opening

Marlon Wayans has publicly defended his new sports horror film "HIM," which has received predominantly negative reviews, holding a low rating around 27-29% on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the critical reception, Wayans urged audiences to form their own opinions, highlighting that several of his previous films, such as "White Chicks" and "Scary Movie 2," initially faced poor reviews but later gained cult classic status. He emphasized respect for critics but pointed out that art is subjective and innovation may not always be immediately embraced. "HIM," produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, follows a rising football star whose mentorship under Wayans' character takes a dark, psychological turn. The film opened with a $13.5 million domestic box office, which met analyst expectations despite the mixed critical response. Wayans also revealed plans for "Scary Movie 6," inspired in part by recent horror successes, signaling continued engagement with the genre.