Justin Tipping’s Horror Film Him Plans September 2025 Theatrical Release

The upcoming horror film HIM, directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, is set to release in theaters on September 19, 2025. The film uniquely blends the worlds of competitive sports and psychological horror, exploring themes of ambition, power, identity, and the pressures faced by Black individuals in predominantly white spaces. Marlon Wayans stars as a charismatic but sinister mentor, while Tyriq Withers plays a vulnerable protégé, with a supporting cast that includes Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, and MMA fighter Maurice Greene. Tipping drew inspiration from his childhood experiences attending Raiders football games, particularly the intense fan culture, which helped shape the film's eerie atmosphere and thematic depth. HIM aims to be more than just a thriller, inviting viewers to reflect on control, self-trust, and community expectations, supported by a haunting soundscape and bold visual style. Marketing efforts emphasize the film’s intriguing and hard-to-define nature, with early box office projections estimating over $20 million.