MaXXXine’s streaming release date has been revealed, and it will arrive just in time for Halloween. Directed by Ti West, the final movie in his critically acclaimedXtrilogy premiered in July. Following the events ofX,the horror sequel finds Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) in Los Angeles, chasing her dream of stardom, although past trauma and a string of grisly murders threaten her chances. Along with Goth,the cast ofMaXXXineincludes Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Kevin Bacon, Halsey, Bobby Cannavale, Michelle Monaghan, and Giancarlo Esposito.
According toDeadline,MaXXXinewill becomeavailable to stream on Max by October 18.It’s being added to the platform through a previously confirmed deal with A24, which distributed the film.
Could MaXXXine Become A Hit On Streaming?
Halloween Season May Be The Perfect Time To Release
Before the theatrical release ofMaXXXine, there were a lot of expectations surrounding how theXfranchisewould conclude. Compared to prior installments,XandPearl: An X-traordinary Origin Story, the final entry had a more impressive box office run, earning over $21 million worldwide. However,MaXXXinetook a blow in terms of critical reception,bearing the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score(currently at 73%), which might have influenced some moviegoers or casual horror audiences to wait for its launch on streaming.
XandPearlhold Rotten Tomatoes scores of 94% and 93%, respectively.
MaXXXinecould gain even more success on Max, once audiences gear up for the spooky season and begin seeking out new genre films. The entireXtrilogy is full of creepy moments and memorable performances, but the third film features some unique elements, including Halloween-like costumes andset pieces for “The Puritan II,” a fictional movie Maxine stars in.It also contains graphic gore, along witha Night Stalker storylineand classic horror references, most notably the use of the Bates Motel and the iconic home fromPsycho.
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MaXXXine wraps up star Mia Goth and director Ti West’s slasher trilogy and, like Pearl and X before it, has many nods to Hollywood and horror history.
Despite its commercial success, an upcoming streaming release may help expand the audience forMaXXXineand even the two earlier films, as viewers go back to see what happened to her character or find connections between her and Pearl. Given how popular theXfranchise has become, and how well-regarded Goth is in horror roles, Halloween should be an incredibly exciting time to watch or revisitMaXXXine.
MaXXXine
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In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx lands her big break, but her rise to stardom is jeopardized by a mysterious killer targeting starlets. As the body count rises, secrets from Maxine’s past threaten to surface, intertwining her quest for fame with a deadly game of survival.
