US EditionEarned It? Not This Time — The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Falls Flat in Theaters
- Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, released his tenth studio album and companion film Hurry Up Tomorrow in early 2025 amid a nationwide tour announcement.
- Tesfaye's decision followed reports of a difficult personal period and rumors that Hurry Up Tomorrow might be his last album under the Weeknd name.
- The psychological thriller film, directed by Trey Edward Shults and starring Tesfaye and Barry Keoghan, depicts a tormented pop star losing sanity during a world tour.
- Hurry Up Tomorrow opened May 16 to mixed reception, grossing $3.3 million domestically, earning a 14% Rotten Tomatoes score, and garnering heavy criticism for its plot and style.
- The film’s poor box office and reviews reflect challenges for original star-driven movies, suggesting Tesfaye faces artistic and commercial uncertainty moving forward.
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Earned It? Not This Time — The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Falls Flat in Theaters
The Weeknd fans were a no show for 'Hurry Up Tomorow,' which was ravaged by reviewers and audiences alike in the superstar's latest misstep afetr the ;The LactorL:'j, marking the latest acting misstep — and that's putting in kindly — for one of music's best-selling superstars.
How Does The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow Film Compare to Other Pop Culture Swings?
To witness a pop star at their absolute peak remains the white whale of live music. The feeling of experiencing art at such a maximal scale, combined with the acknowledged rarity of what you’re consuming, is indescribable…
How was one of the most popular albums of the year able to generate a huge bid in theaters? Back to the case Hurry Up Tomorrow, with The Weeknd and Jenna Ortega. On paper, he had everything to meet his audience. Coproduced by the ogre of the Live Nation musical event and distributed by the Lionsgate studio [...]
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