The latest comedy from Gaten Matarazzo, Pizza Movie, has opened to a solid early score on Rotten Tomatoes, providing a promising start ahead of its theatrical debut on April 3, 2026. Directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, the film focuses on two college roommates whose night spirals out of control after consuming a strange substance.
What are critics saying about Pizza Movie?
Pizza Movie has received a variety of reactions from critics, many of whom emphasize its comedic tone and nostalgic approach to humor.
Zachary Lee from RogerEbert.com described the film as “the type of low-calorie guilty pleasure that offers just enough new ingredients to a meal you’ve had many times before.” He pointed out that it ultimately succeeds due to its unique approach to the genre, calling it “the type of spasmodic delight that elevates its genre rather than simply leaning into it.”
Similarly, Ross Bonaime from Collider noted the film’s nostalgic charm, referring to it as “a charming throwback to the stoner comedies that inspired it.” He concluded with, “Pizza Movie is a clever bit of fun, and we definitely need more broad comedies like this in the world.”
Tessa Smith from Mama’s Geeky stated, “This film is a loud, proud, and hilariously ridiculous ride that is packed to the brim with silly humor and – I’m being literal here – fart jokes that somehow actually work.” She also praised the performances, asserting, “Together, Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone are comedy gold,” and highlighted their chemistry as a key factor in carrying the film.
Abe Friedtanzer from Awards Buzz reported, “It doesn’t pretend to be anything other than a stoner movie but manages to feel pretty fresh anyway, laying out its expectations clearly and delivering quite well on them.”
What is Pizza Movie’s early Rotten Tomatoes score?
On Rotten Tomatoes, Pizza Movie currently holds a 79 percent critics score based on 14 reviews. An audience rating on the Popcornmeter is not yet available.
These scores may change as more reviews are published.
