Jenna Ortega’s intense and mature horror film is now a huge hit on HBO Max, gaining popularity around the world. Ortega has quickly become a sensation, with shows like Wednesday breaking records as Netflix’s most-watched series ever, and the recent Scream movies successfully bringing the slasher genre back to life.
Jenna Ortega recently starred in the 2025 horror comedy Death of a Unicorn. She plays Ridley, the teenage daughter of lawyer Elliot Kintner (Paul Rudd). Elliot’s boss invites them to his family’s estate, but on the way, they accidentally hit a unicorn with their car. They bring the unicorn’s body to the estate, which attracts the attention of its very angry mother.
I’m so excited to see that Death of a Unicorn is really taking off! According to FlixPatrol, it’s now the third most popular movie on HBO Max worldwide, and that’s mostly because it just became available in more countries. As of January 26, 2026, it’s actually hit number one in 20 countries – including places like Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Chile, the Bahamas, Peru, and El Salvador. It’s amazing to see it doing so well internationally!
Although the movie isn’t a top 10 hit in the US, you can stream it on HBO Max. While critics gave Death of a Unicorn mixed reviews – it currently has a 52% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – audiences seem to like it more, giving it a 76% rating on the same site.
The film achieved a notable third-place ranking on HBO Max, especially considering the platform’s current lineup of critically acclaimed movies. Death of a Unicorn follows One Battle After Another and Sinners in the Top 10 – both of which are highly regarded as among the best films of 2025.
The film is performing better than other well-received movies released this year, like the horror film Weapons and DreamWorks’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake. While its success is largely due to international audiences, this strong overseas performance positions it to compete with some of the top films of 2025.
With Death of a Unicorn currently trending on HBO Max, its popularity is likely to grow even further. As the number one title in every country where top 10 lists are available, Jenna Ortega’s horror film seems poised for lasting success internationally.
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2026-01-26 18:30