Women Over 35 Love This Sports Drama Heading to Theaters for the Holidays
Sports movies typically revolve around an awe-inspiring comeback. But are real-life audiences ready for a different sort of comeback - one in which sports cinema returns to the spotlight?
They better be - because come the holiday season, a certain kind of drama that moviegoers haven't seen in a while is heading to theaters. It's based on a true story, with a budget that's not too hefty, according to The Hollywood Reporter. And if you've already seen it, you probably loved it.
In other words, Mr. Irrelevant - starring Superman actor David Corenswet - scored nearly perfectly in test screenings as it prepares for a coveted release date in between the fifth Avengers, third Dune and fourth Jumanji, THR also noted on Thursday, June 2.
The screenings conducted at the beginning of this year saw a score of 95 among men over 35, with a shockingly perfect 100 score among women over 35, and an overall score of 92, according to the entertainment magazine.
The film is about John Tuggle, a running back who was the final pick of the 1983 NFL draft. After landing with the New York Giants, Tuggle played just one season, going on to win the New York Giants Special Teams Player of the Year, per THR.
We'll see what happens when Mr. Irrelevant hits theaters, since test screenings don't always dictate box-office success. Plus, it's been a long time since the following sports films of a similar budget made their mark:
- Miracle (earning $64 million against a $28 million budget)
- Remember the Titans (earning $115 million on a $30 million budget)
- The Rookie (earning $80 million against a $20 million budget)
Meanwhile, on the topic of Corenswet, 32, new details surrounding the upcoming Superman sequel were revealed last month. Fans were excited to learn that Scream alum Matthew Lillard is now joining Man of Tomorrow, though it's not clear yet what his role will be.
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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 10:20 PM.