The movie Death of a Unicorn, starring Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd, is proving to be a hit on streaming services. According to Flix Patrol, it’s currently the third most-watched movie on HBO Max. The film has also reached the top 10 in 20 countries and is currently number one in 11, including Mexico, Chile, and the Bahamas.
Alex Scharfman directs and wrote this film, following him and his teenage daughter, Ridley (played by Jenna Ortega), on a weekend trip to his boss’s large estate, owned by Odell Leopold (Richard E. Grant). Their drive takes a dark turn when they accidentally hit a young unicorn, unleashing a wave of fantastical horror on the estate’s wealthy inhabitants.
The movie’s cast includes Naomi Rudd and Edgar Ortega, alongside Belinda, played by Odell’s wife; Will Poulter as their son, Shepard; Anthony Carrigan as the butler, Griff; and Jessica Hynes as the family assistant, Shaw. Sunita Mani and Stephen Park also appear as Doctors Bhatia and Song, scientists who work for Odell.
When Death of a Unicorn came out in theaters in March 2025, it received mixed reviews from critics and a fairly positive, but not enthusiastic, response from moviegoers. During its time in cinemas, the film only earned $16.4 million, barely making back its $15 million production cost.
Currently, the movie Death of a Unicorn has a 52% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on over 220 reviews from critics. Viewers seem to like it more, giving it a 76% score on the site, based on more than 1,000 ratings.
What’s Next for the Stars of Death of a Unicorn?
Good news for Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega fans! Both actors will be back in a new movie later this year. Rudd has two projects coming up, starting with Power Ballad, a funny musical directed by John Carney, who also co-wrote the script with Peter McDonald.
Paul Rudd is returning as Ant-Man in a new Marvel movie on December 18th. The film will feature many familiar faces from past Marvel films, plus exciting new additions like characters from the X-Men movies, the cast of Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Channing Tatum as Gambit.
Jenna Ortega is set to star in three different movies in 2026. One of these is the dark comedy thriller, The Gallerist, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24th. The film also features Natalie Portman, Zach Galifianakis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Sterling K. Brown as part of its cast.
Jenna Ortega will star alongside Glenn Powell, Emma Mackey, Merritt Weaver, Sophie Okonedo, and Samuel L. Jackson in J.J. Abrams’ new film, The Great Beyond, which is scheduled for release on November 13. This is one of two science fiction movies Ortega will appear in during 2026; she will also play Klara, a devoted helper robot, in Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun.
Death of a Unicorn is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.
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