‘Vacation Friends’ Now Streaming for Free on Tubi!

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In a twist of events, the 2021 comedy “Vacation Friends,” originally released on Hulu, has gained renewed popularity on streaming service Tubi. This platform’s list of Top 10 trending movies now includes “Vacation Friends.” Produced by 20th Century Studios, this Hulu original film received a mix of mediocre to largely unfavorable reviews when it first premiered. However, four years later, viewers are seizing the opportunity to watch it on Tubi’s free-with-ads service.

Under the guidance of director Clay Tarver, the movie titled “Vacation Friends” revolves around Marcus (played by Lil Rel Howery) and Emily (Yvonne Orji), an ordinary and routine couple who find themselves in an unexpected whirlwind when they cross paths with the unconventional duo Ron (portrayed by ) and Kyla (Meredith Hagner) during their vacation in Mexico. After a wild spree in Mexico with Ron and Kyla, Marcus and Emily return home to tie the knot and bid farewell to the couple. However, the wedding is gate-crashed by Ron and Kyla, leading to the usual chaos typical of this genre.

Despite mixed reception from critics, the movie showcases an impressive talent pool, with John Cena adding another comedic gem to his filmography. Coincidentally, this movie hit theaters in the same month as Cena’s other significant production of 2021, James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad.” This timing not only capitalized on Cena’s knack for comedy but also highlighted his dramatic prowess – a trait further explored in the spinoff series “Peacemaker” on Max. Additionally, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, and Ike Barinholtz share an engaging chemistry with Cena in their performances.

‘Vacation Friends’ Got A Sequel Despite Mixed Reception

In spite of unfavorable critic assessments, the compelling camaraderie among the cast, particularly John Cena’s comedic delivery, justified a sequel titled “Vacation Friends 2” that hit theaters in 2023. The second installment delved deeper into the amusing dynamics between the two pairs of friends, landing them in even more outrageous predicaments, while also incorporating various plot twists. Regrettably, the sequel garnered even more negative feedback than its initial release, earning a 21% rating from critics and a 38% approval rating among audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

Although no plans have been announced for a third “Vacation Friends” movie at the moment, its increased viewership on Tubi demonstrates that there’s an audience eager to watch such films, despite mixed critical opinions. Often, Tubi serves as a platform where overlooked, lesser-known, or older movies can find new life in the eyes of viewers who might not have access to streaming services like Hulu.

The constantly evolving landscape of streaming rights, such as the shifting availability of films like “Vacation Friends,” will persistently bring lesser-known movies into prominence. For instance, the surging popularity of the 2021 comedy and its rise on Tubi’s rankings could motivate more spectators to explore Hulu for the sequel or perhaps anticipate Tubi’s future acquisition of that film. In time, this could lead viewers, even those unwilling to subscribe to Hulu specifically for “Vacation Friends,” to give it a try due to its availability at no cost.

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2025-01-18 22:32