*Jordan Peele’s highly anticipated fourth film as a director has hit a roadblock, with Universal Pictures removing it from its planned October 2026 release.
Initially slated for a Christmas 2024 debut, the project was delayed to next Halloween following guild strikes. An individual familiar with the project confirmed to Variety that cameras have yet to roll on the untitled film.
Details about the movie remain under wraps, consistent with Peele’s secretive approach to his horror thrillers. On the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast in 2024, Peele expressed enthusiasm, stating, “I do feel like my next project is clear to me, and I’m psyched that I have another film that, you know, could be my favorite movie if I make it right.”
Meanwhile, Peele remains active as a producer with the upcoming sports horror film “Him,” set for release this month. The movie starring Tyriq Withers as a rookie football player mentored by Marlon Wayans, who plays a legendary quarterback with a dark, supernatural edge. Early buzz highlights Wayans’ surprising dramatic performance, building anticipation for the theatrical debut.
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“HIM” follows Cameron Cade (Withers), a college football phenom on the verge of NFL superstardom–until a brutal, unexpected attack leaves him with a potentially career-ending brain injury. When all hope seems lost, a mysterious opportunity arises: training with his idol, eight-time champion quarterback Isaiah White (Wayans), at a secluded compound far from the public eye.
What begins as a dream mentorship soon warps into a psychological horror, as Isaiah’s charisma gives way to something much more sinister. As Cameron’s body is pushed beyond its limits and his mind begins to unravel, the film questions how far someone would go—and what they’d be willing to lose–to be the greatest of all time.
“HIM” promises to be a bold, genre-bending exploration of fame, identity, and the cost of greatness, adding a uniquely terrifying entry into Peele’s growing canon of modern horror.
Directed by Justin Tipping, “HIM” is the latest project from Peele’s acclaimed Monkeypaw Productions, the studio behind “Get Out.” “Us,” “Candyman,” and “Nope”.
The movie hits theaters nationwide on September 19. Watch the trailer below.
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