Overview

• Films must achieve a 90% positive score from verified ticket purchasers to earn the 'Verified Hot' badge.
• The new system is designed to counteract 'review bombing' by ensuring only verified viewers can rate films.
• Over 200 films, including recent releases and older favorites, have received the 'Verified Hot' badge retroactively.
• Critics and audience scores will now be more distinct, with separate badges for each group's ratings.
• Mixed reactions from the public highlight debates over the value of audience versus critic reviews.