Overview

• Hurry Up Tomorrow, a feature film co-written by and starring Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), premiered in theaters on May 16, 2025, as the final statement of his Weeknd persona.
• While critics have panned the film, giving it a 16% score on Rotten Tomatoes, audience reactions have been more favorable, with fans appreciating its connection to Tesfaye’s music and themes.
• The narrative draws from Tesfaye’s 2022 vocal breakdown, exploring mental health, identity, and the psychological toll of fame through a fictionalized lens.
• The film integrates music from The Weeknd’s discography, including tracks from his latest album and earlier hits like 'Blinding Lights,' while employing Jungian symbolism in its storytelling.
• Hurry Up Tomorrow will transition to premium video-on-demand in June or July and is expected to stream on STARZ this fall, following its theatrical run.