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Paul Rudd's 'Death of a Unicorn' Soars on HBO Max

8/21/2025

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"Death of a Unicorn," a black comedy starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, has re-entered HBO Max's top ten.
The film grossed $16.1 million against a $15 million budget after its March release.
It currently holds a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The story centers on a father-daughter duo navigating loss and a mythical unicorn's perilous parents.

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Story summary

"Death of a Unicorn," a black comedy starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, has re-entered HBO Max's top ten.
The film grossed $16.1 million against a $15 million budget after its March release.
It currently holds a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The story centers on a father-daughter duo navigating loss and a mythical unicorn's perilous parents.