Jenna Ortega Stars in Surreal Dark ComedyDeath of a Unicorn
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So, let’s talk about one of the most buzzworthy upcoming releases from A24— Death of a Unicorn . Yeah, you heard that right. That title alone had me hooked, and wait until you hear who’s in it—none other than Jenna Ortega, alongside Paul Rudd. The film has officially locked in its streaming premiere on Max for Friday, July 25 , with a linear HBO debut on Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m. ET . Mark your calendars.
This isn’t your typical fantasy flick—it’s a genre-bending dark comedy that takes a completely wild premise and runs with it. Ortega plays the daughter of Paul Rudd’s character, and while they’re on their way to what should have been a chill weekend retreat, they accidentally hit and kill—yes, kill —a unicorn. Sounds absurd, right? But it gets even crazier from there. The father-daughter duo ends up at this corporate getaway hosted by Rudd’s billionaire boss, played by Richard E. Grant, who sees dollar signs when he finds out about the unicorn. Apparently, the creature’s remains have miraculous healing properties, and of course, this powerful group of elites wants to exploit it for their own gain.
The cast is stacked: aside from Rudd, Ortega, and Grant, you’ve got Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes, and Téa Leoni all bringing this twisted tale to life. Directed by Alex Scharfman, who also wrote the script, the movie’s being backed by a powerhouse production team including Drew Houpt, Lucas Joaquin, and Lars Knudsen.
Jenna Ortega continues to show she’s not sticking to one type of role—first horror, then teen dramas, and now something this offbeat and daring. She’s clearly building a filmography with serious range. And Paul Rudd as her dad in this kind of surreal setting? That’s going to be a fun dynamic to watch.
So if you're into unpredictable storytelling, pitch-black humor, and a satirical take on corporate greed—with a unicorn thrown in for good measure— Death of a Unicorn is one to keep your eyes on. I don’t think we’ve seen anything quite like this before, and that’s exactly why I can’t wait to stream it.
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