Universal Pictures brings terror to the sports world. The first trailer for HIM does not hold back. According to Deadline, Universal wants viewers to rethink football greatness. Every game carries a hidden threat. Ambition and fame have a dark side.
The Gridiron Turns Into Danger
Universal’s press announcement shows Tyriq Withers (ATLANTA) as Cameron Cade. Cameron dreams of playing in the NFL. A brain injury stops his progress. But he does not give up. Marlon Wayans steps in as Isaiah White. Isaiah once won eight championships. He now mentors Cameron. Their training happens at Isaiah’s remote home.
Isaiah does not go easy on Cameron. He pushes him to the limit. Cameron faces grueling workouts. Isaiah asks Cameron how much he will risk for stardom. The trailer flashes strange and scary images. Goats appear. Blood stains the field. Rituals take place. Deadline and IGN say football never felt this threatening.
A Cast Full of Energy
Julia Fox adds her flair as Elsie White. The cast also features Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Guapdad 4000, Tierra Whack, and Maurice Green. Justin Tipping directs. Zack Akers, Skip Bronkie, and Tipping wrote the script. Their work comes from a top Black List screenplay.
Jordan Peele produces with Monkeypaw Productions. Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, and Jamal M. Watson help lead the project. David Kern and Kate Oh handle executive production. Universal backs them all.
What Makes HIM Special
HIM arrives on September 19, 2025. Universal times the release with NFL kick-off. CinemaCon and Hollywood.com praise Marlon Wayans. He turns in his most intense role yet. Jordan Peele’s unique style blends sports with horror. HIM explores dreams, drive, and the cost of winning. Ambition, especially for Black athletes, gets a fresh look. The real monster may just be the chase for glory.
The Final Whistle
Universal and Peele’s Monkeypaw team give horror a new home. HIM shows what happens when dreams become dangerous. Who pays the price for success? The film asks tough questions. It delivers chills, not easy answers.
HIM releases September 19. Prepare to question what it means to win. Stay tuned to more updates