Introduction to the Russo Brothers
The Russo brothers are undoubtedly among the best in the industry when it comes to directing and producing. They are among the highest-grossing directors of all time. However, as with any creative, not all of their works are spectacular. One of their lesser-known films is the 2023 horror film, All Fun and Games, which is considered one of the worst-reviewed films.
The Film: All Fun and Games
All Fun and Games was produced by Anthony and Joe Russo through their independent film studio, AGBO. The film was a critical and commercial failure upon its release, with a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 33% across nine reviews and a box office total of just $1.4 million. The film is about a group of teenagers who, after discovering a cursed knife in the forest, unleash a malevolent demon that will not rest until it claims their lives and souls in a horrific deathmatch. The main actors in the film include Asa Butterfield, Natalia Dyer, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Laurel Marsden, and Annabeth Gish.
New Life on Streaming
With Halloween just days away, many horror films, both popular and forgotten, get all the attention. All Fun and Games belongs to this group as it has become a worldwide hit on HBO Max and is one of the five most-watched films. It joins the ranks of other horror productions that are also streaming hits, including Weapons, The Substance, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. The film was written by Ari Costa, Eren Celeboglu, and JJ Braider, while Costa and Celeboglu directed their feature film debut.
The Russo Brothers’ Current Projects
The prominent filmmakers are currently directing the next two parts of the Avengers franchise, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. The Kang Dynasty is set to release on May 2, 2025, as part of the fifth phase of the MCU and will feature a host of fan-favorite superheroes. The sequel to the film, Secret Wars, is expected on November 7, 2025. Not many details have been revealed about the project, but filming is expected to begin in mid-2025 at Pinewood Studios in England and will last approximately six months.
Conclusion
All Fun and Games is streaming on HBO Max. The Russo brothers are working on two Marvel projects, and their fans are eagerly waiting for the release of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. With their impressive track record of directing and producing, the Russo brothers are sure to bring something exciting to the table with their upcoming projects.
