‘MaXXXine’ Found Its Rightful Home at Max
Grab your popcorn, people—MaXXXine is now available to stream at home. Directed by Ti West, the film is the final part of the Pearl trilogy, starring Mia Goth.
The first entry in the series was 2022’s X, followed by Pearl, released later that year. This time, Goth returns as Maxine Minx, an adult-film star who dreams of being an actress. Her pursuit takes her to Los Angeles, where she gets her first big break—but her new lifestyle is threatened by a violent stalker from her past. MaXXXine also stars Elizabeth Debicki, Giancarlo Esposito, Halsey, Moses Sumney, and Kevin Bacon. (Yes, you read that correctly.)
The film landed in theaters on July 5 and was well-received by critics as a modern camp classic. Like other eighties slashers, MaXXXine is ripe with jump scares, gore, and kick-ass fight scenes. At one point, our heroine pierces a man’s, um, privates with her heel. It’s an absolute thrill from start to finish—but if you need further convincing, check out what Esquire’s Sirena He had to say after seeing the action.
At the Los Angeles premiere, Goth, who also produced MaXXXine, shared her feelings about the trilogy coming to an end. “It’s bittersweet,” she said. “It’s been such a journey. It’s been such a roller coaster. It really snowballed into something that I don’t think anyone had anticipated. I’m so proud of this work, and it’s something that I’ll cherish forever.” West also seemed satisfied with the project, even joking about moving on. “I’m ready for a nap,” he said. “I feel like we stuck the landing.”
Now that MaXXXine is out of theaters, you can watch the film on Max. There is a catch, though. The streamer doesn’t have the whole trilogy. You can watch X on Max, but you’ll have to flip to Netflix to see the sequel, Pearl. Keep your remote handy so you can switch back to Max for MaXXXine.
At this point, I honestly think we should go back to cable, but hey, it is what it is. If it’s any consolation, this trilogy is worth the trouble.
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