After playing in around 50 theaters across the nation,Juror #2is finally headed to streaming later this year. The Clint Eastwood-directed film might be the veteran filmmaker’s last project, but that hasn’t stopped Warner Bros. from practically burying the film during its theatrical release,despite the overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics. But nowJuror #2will be readily available for everyone to watch in the comfort of their own home, for a small fee, of course.
The streamer announced thatJuror #2would be joining the platform as a “Max Original” onDecember 20. Despite being marketed as a Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical release for months leading up to its original November date, it is now deemed a streaming original movie and will exclusively be available on Max. Apparently,Eastwood knew that the film would be headed to streaming, and it didn’t come as a surprise to him. That said, it is hard to shake off the feeling that the film, which boasts a Certified Fresh 93%Rotten Tomatoesscore, would have done well in theaters and potentially made a major awards season run.
Starring Nicholas Hoult in the leading role,Juror #2is a drama-thriller that follows a jury member who realizes he might be involved in the murder trial he is participating in. The moral dilemma that unfolds has been raved as a riveting dissection of America’s flawed legal system, withEastwood showing he has not lost his touch as a veteran filmmaker behind the scenes.Check out the official synopsis:
“JUROR #2 follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.”
‘Juror #2’ Finally Gets Time in the Spotlight
It’s hard to imagine a film from Clint Eastwood with such high praise not finding a bigger audience on streaming. Although it’s unclear ifJuror #2will serve as his final film,as rumors swirl he is eyeing another project, it seems he is ending his illustrious directing career on a high note. His longtime producerpreviously statedthat he talked to Eastwood about his retirement before he eventually decided to doJuror #2. Unfortunately, this hasn’t stopped WB from seemingly sidelining their relationship with the director. After reports in 2022 indicated that CEO David Zaslav criticized the studio for greenlighting the box office flopCry Macho, which Eastwood directed, the company now dodges a full theatrical release for a streaming debut.
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In addition to Nicholas Hoult,Juror #2stars Zoey Deutch, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Kiefer Sutherland, Gabriel Basso, Chris Messina, and Francesca Eastwood. Boasting a star-studded cast and rave reviews, it seems the film is destined to become a hit for Max,who stopped producing original filmswhen Zaslav slashed and shelved titles previously released on the platform.Juror #2boasts a 90% Popcornmeter audience score, a positive sign of things to come once it arrives at Max on December 20, just in time for the holiday season.
Justin Kemp, a juror in a prominent murder trial, encounters a moral conflict as he realizes his influence over the jury’s decision. Struggling with the potential consequences, he faces the ethical challenge of possibly swaying the verdict to either convict or free the wrong individual, complicating his role significantly.
