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Maxxxine's Rotten Tomatoes score debuted keeps A24's 2024 movie streak alive. A direct sequel to 2022's X, which was followed by the prequel Pearl later in 2022, the forthcoming slasher film features the return of Mia Goth as Maxine Minx as she moves to Los Angeles to chase her dream of becoming a famous actress and is targeted by the Night Stalker. Written and directed once again by Ti West, MaXXXine's cast is the most-studded in the series yet with the addition of Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon.
Now, as reviews are being published ahead of its release on July 5, Maxxxine has debuted to an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This is based on just under 30 reviews at the time of writing, so the score should fluctuate as more are published. For now, while still very fresh, MaXXXine has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in the slasher trilogy, behind X and Pearl. Its score also keeps A24's streak alive for 2024, as all their fiction films have been Fresh so far this year.
MaXXXine's Rotten Tomatoes score has debuted to the lowest in the slasher trilogy, which is less an indictment of the sequel, and more an indication of how strong the first two films were. X reviews praised the film as a fresh take on the classic slasher formula from writer-director Ti West, who triumphantly returned to his horror roots, resulting in a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score. The prequel focusing on the title character came shortly after, with Pearl reviews praising West for expanding the world of X with fresh horror and showcasing another stellar performance from Goth, scoring a 92%.
MaXXXine reviews are, once again, overwhelmingly positive, praising it as a fitting and thrilling conclusion to the horror trilogy. However, as indicated by its Rotten Tomatoes score, some see it as the weakest of the three films. Still, critics are highlighting Goth's standout performance, the film's vivid 1980s Hollywood setting, and its mix of satire, violence, and feminist themes. MaXXXine's Rotten Tomatoes also keeps an A24 movie streak alive for 2024, as all their fiction films have been Fresh so far this year.