Murphy’s New Prime Video Flick: A Box Office Bomb?

Thescreescore – Eddie Murphy, comedic legend and star of such classics as 48 Hrs., Beverly Hills Cop, and The Nutty Professor, returns to the screen in a new Prime Video comedy, The Pickup. However, early critical response suggests this might not be another Coming to America. The film, co-starring Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, and Eva Longoria, currently holds a disappointing 36% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 14 reviews. This underwhelming score raises questions about the film’s potential box office success and its place in Murphy’s already diverse filmography.

While Murphy has experienced both critical acclaim and resounding failure throughout his career – from the notorious bombs The Adventures of Pluto Nash and Norbit to the critically lauded Dolemite Is My Name – The Pickup‘s early reception falls squarely into the middle ground. This middling score positions it alongside other forgettable entries in Murphy’s oeuvre, such as Imagine That, You People, and Dr. Dolittle 2.

The film, a heist comedy centered around armored truck drivers, hasn’t exactly been met with scathing reviews, but neither has it ignited critical praise. The 36% rating, while not disastrous, certainly doesn’t suggest a cinematic masterpiece. It remains to be seen if the score will improve as more reviews are aggregated, but the initial reception is undeniably less than stellar.

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For Murphy’s loyal fanbase, this might be a cause for tempered expectations. The Pickup is unlikely to reach the heights of his most beloved films, but it also avoids the catastrophic lows of his biggest flops. Fans of Murphy’s edgier work might still find entertainment value, particularly given the supporting cast. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, once sufficient user reviews are available, will offer a more complete picture of the film’s reception.

The Pickup arrives on Prime Video on August 6, 2025. Whether it’ll be a comedic triumph or a forgettable footnote in Murphy’s extensive career remains to be seen. Only time, and the audience, will tell.