A Harry Potter star fulfills his wish of his new horror movie topping HBO Max’s charts.
Ever since Wizarding Wizard ended its run after eight movies in 2011, many stars like Daniel Radcliffe have moved on to new projects, while Hermione Granger’s Emma Watson has seemingly taken an acting hiatus. Among the most active actors from the magical franchise is Tom Felton, who reprised his role of Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. While he will continue to portray the iconic Slytherin until November 2026, he took on another villain role in a new horror comedy, They Will Kill You.
Zazie Beetz leads the new movie, in which her protagonist, Asia Reaves, ends up in a hotel to find her missing sister while disguised as a housekeeper. However, the twist is that the building is not what it seems, but her experience as an ex-convict prepares her for a bloodbath unleashed.
Now, in just a day, They Will Kill You is officially the No. 1 movie on HBO Max’s top 10 movie charts, ranking ahead of Earth, Wind & Fire, Contagion, The Bride!, and Tomb Raider. The United States streaming charts also include A History of Violence, Ready Player One, The Rock, and Rampage.
They Will Kill Us earned mixed-to-positive reviews, with praise for Beetz’s leading performance and the action-packed brutal fights. Unfortunately, it failed to make an impact at the box office. With a $20 million budget, the horror comedy became a flop with just a $19 million total.
Thus, the streaming success is a huge redemption for They Will Kill You, which is finding new audiences watching at home. A few factors could have contributed to its newfound triumph. The Rotten Tomatoes audience score was much higher at 77%, so word-of-mouth may have played a part. Felton’s popularity also likely had a role in attracting Harry Potter fans, who follow the stars’ new projects. His upcoming projects include the historical action film, As Deep as the Grave.
However, the timing of the streaming release comes as low-budget horrors, such as Obsession and Backrooms, are finding incredible success in theaters. They Will Kill You is a very good substitute for audiences craving more horror originals, which also has elements of John Wick brutality.
Alongside Beetz and Felton, the ensemble cast also includes Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Heather Graham, and Oscar-winning actor Patricia Arquette. While Kirill Sokolov directed They Will Kill You, he co-wrote the story with Alex Litvak.
They Will Kill Us is now streaming on HBO Max.
- Release Date
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March 27, 2026
- Runtime
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94 Minutes
- Director
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Kirill Sokolov
- Writers
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Kirill Sokolov, Alex Litvak
- Producers
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Andy Muschietti, Bárbara Muschietti, Dan Kagan, Dana Goldberg, David Ellison, Don Granger
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