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Him

Him is a 2025 American supernatural horror film directed by Justin Tipping and co-written by Tipping, Zack Akers, and Skip Bronkie.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Him is a 2025 American supernatural horror film about a rising football player who trains with a legendary quarterback at an isolated compound, where the experience turns sinister.

What it is

Directed by Justin Tipping and co-written with Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, Him stars Marlon Wayans as a veteran quarterback and Tyriq Withers as a young athlete. The story follows a promising player whose dream training opportunity becomes a disturbing ordeal, blending ambition and fame with supernatural horror.

Key details

Produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, the film was released in theatres in September 2025 and streamed in October 2025. It runs about 1 hour 36 minutes, is rated R, and features a cast including Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, and Jim Jefferies. Universal Pictures handled distribution.

Why it matters

Him pairs a sports setting with horror elements, a mix that stands out in the genre. Its release through Universal and streaming platforms made it accessible to North American audiences, including Canadian viewers, as part of the wider theatrical market.

In short

  • A supernatural horror film about a football player training with a legendary quarterback.
  • Directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions.
  • Stars Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, with a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.
  • Released in theatres September 2025 and streamed October 2025.
Canadian angle

The film was released internationally and is part of the wider North American theatrical market that includes Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

What is Him about?
It follows a young football player invited to train with a legendary quarterback, but the experience turns into a darker, violent ordeal.
Who directed Him?
Justin Tipping directed the film.
Who stars in Him?
Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, and Jim Jefferies.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Him_(2025_film)
    Supports: Basic identification of the film, year, director, cast, and premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/him_2025_2
    Supports: Genre, runtime, release information, synopsis, director, producer, distributor, and cast.
  3. YouTube / Universal Pictures trailer — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpEy0iOixb4
    Supports: Official synopsis, cast, director, and thematic framing from promotional material.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20990442/
    Supports: Alternative listing for the 2025 film with director, runtime, and plot summary.