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Pedro Pascal's Freaky Tales Hits HBO Max After Box Office Struggles

7/23/2025

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Pedro Pascal's captivating film *Freaky Tales* will debut on HBO Max on August 8 after a brief theatrical run. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1987 Oakland, this anthology weaves together the lives of an NBA star and a corrupt cop. While it boasts an impressive 89% audience score, it faced challenges at the box office, earning just $400,000.

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Story summary

Pedro Pascal's captivating film *Freaky Tales* will debut on HBO Max on August 8 after a brief theatrical run. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1987 Oakland, this anthology weaves together the lives of an NBA star and a corrupt cop. While it boasts an impressive 89% audience score, it faced challenges at the box office, earning just $400,000.