Jenna Ortega’s upcoming A24 filmDeath of a Unicornlikely won’t have a bigger box office thanBeetlejuice 2but it could end up being the more critically acclaimed movie of the two. Ortega, known for herstarring roles in Netflix’sWednesdayand two recent installments of theScreamfranchise, will appear in her first movie made by A24, the renowned independent film production company and distributor. Ortega is also slated to star alongside The Weeknd in the 2025 Trey Edward Shults filmHurry Up Tomorrow.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuicewas one of the most highly anticipated films of 2024 and it did not disappoint, earning a Certified FreshRotten Tomatoesscore of 75%. While Michael Keaton’s classic character led the ensemble cast, Ortega was an unmissable aspect of that film.Beetlejuice Beetlejuicewent on to gross just under $452 million worldwideand cracked the top 15highest-grossing movies of 2024, a feat thatDeath of a Unicornhas a very small chance of accomplishing upon its July 21, 2025, theatrical release.
Death Of A Unicorn Has A Chance To Be A Better Received Horror Comedy Than Beetlejuice 2
A24 Has A Proven Track Record Of Making Critically Acclaimed Films
A24 consistently puts out some of the best and most innovative moviesof the 21st century, including Best Picture winnersMoonlightandEverything Everywhere All At Onceand other instant classics such asHereditary,Lady Bird,Uncut Gems, andThe Brutalist.
Death of a Unicornlooks to become yet another exceptional and highly original offering from A24.
Whilenot every A24 movie is a surefire hit, most are sought-after and have developed a large cult following based on the prestige of the brand name.Death of a Unicornlooks to become yet another exceptional and highly original offering from A24.
BecauseDeath of a Unicornlooks hilarious and comes from A24, expectations are high for Ortega’s latest film, which, likeBeetlejuice 2, is also considered a supernatural dark comedy.Death of a Unicorn, which is written and directed by Alex Schartman in his feature film debut, will premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival. It also features an impressive comedic cast, including Paul Rudd (Anchorman), Will Poulter (Midsommar), Richard E. Grant (Saltburn), Anthony Carrigan (Barry), and Téa Leoni (Only Murders in the Building).
Death of A Unicorn & Beetlejuice 2 Can Start A Favorable Jenna Ortega Rotten Tomatoes Trend
Ortega Hasn’t Starred In Back-To-Back Critically Acclaimed Films In Years
Although A24 has released several dozens of films with Rotten Tomatoes scores higher than 75%, Ortega herself doesn’t carry a similar track record of critical acclaim. She had three straight “Rotten” movies beforeBeetlejuice 2was released in September 2024, soDeath of a Unicorncould give her two straight “Fresh” movies for the first time in a few years. It justmay become her most critically acclaimed movie to dateif it can beat the 94% Rotten Tomatoes score ofX– another A24 film.
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Ortega’s other notable “Fresh” Rotten Tomatoes movies include 2023’sScream VIand 2022’sX, but she has also been in a handful of “Rotten' films over the last few years, such as 2024’sMiller’s Girl, 2023’sFinestkind, and 2022’sAmerican Carnage.Miller’s GirlandFinestkindboth had RT scores lower than 30%, which will almost certainly not be the case forDeath of a Unicorn.
