New Horror Thriller It Ends Earns Strong Rotten Tomatoes Score Ahead Of Release
The horror thriller It Ends has made its debut on Rotten Tomatoes with a strong score from critics ahead of its theatrical release in the US
The movie It Ends is set to arrive in US theaters on August 21. Critics have already had the chance to screen the horror film, and reviews so far are overwhelmingly positive. As of August 20, It Ends is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 94%.
## Release Details The film centers on a group of friends who head out on a drive late at night after graduation, only to find themselves on a seemingly endless highway. It Ends will be released in theaters on Friday, August 21, 2026.
## Critical Reception Critics are calling the story unexpected, breathtaking, unsettling, and filled with dread, with audiences being forced to subvert their expectations. First-time feature-length director Alexander Ullom is being praised for infusing the genre with a fresh voice and vision. However, some rare negative reviews claim that the movie is frustrating and not worth the feature-length run time.
## Film Specifications The following are the key details of the film: | Category | Details | | --- | --- | | Release Date | August 21, 2026 | | Runtime | 89 minutes | | Director | Alexander Ullom | | Writers | Alexander Ullom | | Producers | Carrie Carusone, Evan Barber | | Main Genre | Horror | | Executive Producer(s) | Andrew Mayne, Ben Mekler, Carson Tappan, Christopher Amick, Elle León Nostas, Jessica Wu, Keith Calder, Roshni Rush Bhatia, Ryan Keely |
The cast of It Ends includes Phinehas Yoon, Noah Toth, Akira Jackson, Mitchell Cole, Jenny Doyle, Jon Linstad, and Ian Weir, with Ullom himself making an appearance as well. The film has already screened at the South By Southwest Film & TV Festival and had a limited digital release on Letterboxd before Neon bought the rights to theatrically release the film. After It Ends, Neon will release several other films throughout the rest of 2026, including Hope, Fjord, and Once Upon a Time in Harlem.
It Ends may be Ullom's feature-length directorial debut, but it won't be his last. He's already filmed another Neon horror movie called 4 X 4: The Event, which will star Sophia Lillis, Jaden Smith, Jacob Tremblay, and Dylan Minnette. They're playing contestants competing in a disturbing and deadly livestream.
The film's strong Rotten Tomatoes score is a promising sign ahead of its release. With its unique storyline and fresh voice, It Ends is likely to be a hit among horror fans.
