‘Death of a Unicorn’ gets a B- rating on CinemaScore, fans can’t help but say “Neigh-ce!”

If you were expecting Death of a Unicorn to gallop past expectations, well, saddle up for some mixed reviews. The highly anticipated A24 fantasy-comedy landed a B- rating on CinemaScore, which isn’t exactly the golden horn of cinematic success, but it’s not a total faceplant into the magical abyss either.

For a film featuring Nicolas Cage and a mystical unicorn, some fans were hoping for an A-worthy experience. Others, however, seem to think a B- is a fitting grade for a movie that revolves around, well… a unicorn’s death. Naturally, the internet had thoughts on this.

Death of a Unicorn: Why This Post Went Viral

A B- might not sound like a scandal, but when it comes to films with cult potential, even the slightest dip in ratings can spark chaos online. Some fans took the news in stride, throwing out puns and dad-joke-level quips. Others reacted like they’d just witnessed a unicorn vanish before their eyes.

When the rating was posted, social media exploded with everything from mild disappointment to outright existential crises. The internet may be divided, but one thing’s for sure Death of a Unicorn is getting people talking, even if it's not getting them into theaters in droves.

A user reacted to the news with peak optimism, saying:

"Unicorn got a B+? Neigh-ce! 🦄"

Nothing like a good pun to soften the blow. Or maybe this was just a clever attempt to manifest a better rating into existence. Either way, we respect the hustle.

Meanwhile, not everyone was feeling the magic. A disheartened user lamented:

"Why all the movies are trash 😢"

A bit dramatic? Maybe. But in an era where audiences have been burned by hyped-up releases, this sentiment is, unfortunately, a familiar one.

Then there are those who took the news as a personal favor. A user declared:

"This is a pass for me."

Short. Simple. Brutally honest. We can only assume their weekend plans now involve anything but watching a unicorn meet its untimely demise.

Of course, some fans had their fun with the Death of a Unicorn’s whimsical premise. A user quipped:

"Unicorn tears and rainbows can't save this one 🥱"

A little harsh, but they do raise a good point sometimes, even the shiniest mythical creatures can't rescue a film from mediocrity.

Another user was just amused by the unexpected rating:

"A B- for a unicorn movie? That’s a plot twist no one saw coming!"

Honestly, neither did we. You’d think anything featuring a unicorn (and Nicolas Cage, for that matter) would be an automatic A+, but the universe works in mysterious ways.

And finally, a user summed up the general sentiment of ‘meh’ with:

"I'll probably see this next weekend but only because nothing better is playing."

Not exactly a glowing endorsement, but hey, at least Death of a Unicorn isn't at the absolute bottom of the watchlist.

While a B- isn’t the worst score in the world, it’s clear that Death of a Unicorn didn’t quite cast the spell audiences were hoping for. Some fans are still saddling up for the ride, while others are ready to let this one trot off into obscurity.

Will this unicorn rise from the ashes and become a beloved cult classic, or is it doomed to be forgotten like a mythical creature no one actually believes in? Only time will tell. Until then, the internet will keep doing what it does best: making jokes and questioning its life choices over a fantasy film about a magical horse.

Neigh-ce indeed.