The 2010s were dominated by teen dramas as the genre proliferated on The CW. However, one of the biggest shows of the decade was MTV’s supernatural teen series, Teen Wolf. Starring Tyler Posey and Dylan O'Brien, the series made its cast members overnight stars and ran for six seasons, concluding in 2017. Like many popular shows, the series staged a 2023 reunion for a follow-up movie aptly titled Teen Wolf: The Movie. Despite poor critical reception, Teen Wolf: The Movie performed decently for Paramount+, becoming the top original movie upon its release. The film has largely been forgotten, but three years later, it has seen renewed interest.
Streaming data from FlixPatrol shows that Teen Wolf: The Movie was among the most-watched movies on Tubi over the past week. It peaked at number six on the free streaming service before disappearing, signaling decent but fickle engagement. Teen Wolf: The Movie received negative reviews from critics and mixed reviews from fans. It was criticized for its length, coming in at over two hours despite lacking a good story. However, fans of the original series appreciated the nostalgia hit after seeing their favorite pack together — at least part of it.
“Overall, Teen Wolf: The Movie packs a heavy punch and stands tall in the original series’ six-season shadow. The film pulls on threads that have always resonated well with its loyal viewer base and continues the story of these treasured characters forward in a truly authentic way,” Safeeyah Kazi wrote in her review of Teen Wolf: The Movie for Collider. “Whilst some omissions are hard to get past, the film does well to embrace them and offers a collective conclusion to most storylines in a way that honors the fan devotion behind the series,” she added. The movie might not have satisfied fans because there is still demand for more.
More ‘Teen Wolf’ Might Be Coming, According to Tyler Posey
Posey revealed in an interview that the story was never meant to end after the first movie. “Originally, it was a three-picture deal, and then it sort of abandoned ship after the first movie. But everybody wants more,” he said. “So I wrote the second film. I’m trying to get that one made, and then I have an idea for the third,” Posey added. “Or we’re just going to do a TV series, but there will be more, and I’m going to spearhead it. I want it really bad.” One of the biggest flaws of the first movie was the absence of fan favorites like O’Brien andArden Cho, but Posey said they “definitely have some people on board” for the next films — if they are made.
StreamTeen Wolf: The Movie on Tubi in the U.S., and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
