David Corenswet's Sports Drama Earns High Test Scores
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Mia Galuppo · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 2, 2026
Key points
- David Corenswet's sports drama 'Mr. Irrelevant' earned a perfect 100 score in test screenings among women over 35.
- The film received an overall score of 92, leading to a holiday release from Paramount.
- Sports dramas have been struggling at the multiplex in recent years.
- The strong test scores suggest a potential comeback for the sports movie genre.
- The film's success in screenings indicates a shift in audience interest toward sports-themed stories.
David Corenswet's sports drama 'Mr. Irrelevant' has received strong test scores, including a perfect 100 among women over 35 and a 92 overall. These results have led to a coveted holiday release from Paramount. Sports dramas have struggled at the multiplex in recent years, but 'Mr. Irrelevant' may signal a potential comeback for the genre. The film's success in test screenings suggests a shift in audience interest.
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