Spa Weekend Earns 50% Rotten Tomatoes Score; Critics Split on Comedy

Key facts

• Spa Weekend opened in theaters nationwide on Friday, August 21, 2026.
• The film stars Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, and Anna Faris.
• It is written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, co-writers of The Hangover and Bad Moms.
• The film has a 50% 'rotten' score on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer based on 16 reviews as of Friday midday.
• The review embargo lifted at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Thursday.
• Critics Consensus, Audience Summary, and Popcornmeter scores are still pending.
• Glenn Kenny of The New York Times gave a 'rotten' score, praising the performers but criticizing the script.
• Kevin Maher of The Times (U.K.) called the film 'a low point for all involved.'
• Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics gave a 'fresh' rating, calling it 'light and entertaining.'
• Molly Freeman of Screen Rant gave a 'fresh' score, calling it 'decidedly middle of the pack.'
• The film is rated R and runs 97 minutes.
• The cast also includes Dominic Ona-Ariki, Erika Heynatz, and Adam Demos.