Content overview: “Jenna Ortega and Taika Waititi's Sci-Fi Film Pulled From 1,000 Theaters After Critical Pan”. Jenna Ortega and Taika Waititi's new science fiction movie has been dropped from 1,000 theaters, a dramatic cut following a wave of negative reviews. The film, which pairs the 'Wednesday' star with the 'Thor: Love and Thunder' director, has struggled to find an audience amid harsh critical reception. Box office analysts note that such a large theater count reduction typically signals weak word-of-mouth and poor ticket sales, putting pressure on the film's remaining run.
For Ortega, this marks a rare setback in a career that has soared with hits like 'Scream VI' and Netflix's 'Wednesday,' while Waititi faces another divisive project after mixed responses to his recent blockbuster work. The move underscores how quickly studios adjust distribution when a high-profile title underperforms, especially in a competitive market where sci-fi films often rely on strong opening weekends. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.