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Zendaya and Pattinson's 'The Drama' Earns Strong Reviews, $14M Debut

4/6/2026

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Zendaya Shines in Drama

Zendaya (the actress) and Robert Pattinson star in A24's The Drama, which has a 76% Rotten Tomatoes score and an 82% audience score.
The Drama centers on a dark secret jeopardizing Emma's wedding to Charlie, creating relationship tension.
The film debuted to $14 million at the box office, sparked strong online reactions and discussions about its themes, and Zendaya's upcoming projects include Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three.

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Zendaya's Controversial Film

The Drama, a film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, has sparked controversy over an unexpected plot twist involving a school shooting.
Critics say the marketing misled audiences into expecting a romantic comedy, prompting calls for trigger warnings.
Gun violence prevention groups, including March For Our Lives, expressed concern about the film’s treatment of serious themes.
Survivors of past shootings, such as Jaclyn Corin of Parkland, criticized the premise as potentially harmful.

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Zendaya Shines in Drama

Zendaya (the actress) and Robert Pattinson star in A24's The Drama, which has a 76% Rotten Tomatoes score and an 82% audience score.
The Drama centers on a dark secret jeopardizing Emma's wedding to Charlie, creating relationship tension.
The film debuted to $14 million at the box office, sparked strong online reactions and discussions about its themes, and Zendaya's upcoming projects include Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three.

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