F The Prom May 2026

: Danielle Campbell as Maddy and Joel Courtney as Cole. Directed by : Benny Fine.

: Written by Benny Fine, Rafi Fine, and Corey Moss. Themes and Reception F the Prom

At the climax, the sabotage plan results in Maddy being doused with tar—a punishment she accidentally intercepted. Cole eventually delivers a speech criticizing the hollow pursuit of popularity. While the two reconcile their friendship, they do not enter a romantic relationship by the film's conclusion. F the Prom - A young person's guide to feminist films : Danielle Campbell as Maddy and Joel Courtney as Cole

: Feeling lonely and disillusioned, the duo conspires with other "school freaks" to sabotage the ultimate popularity contest: the senior prom. Cast and Production Themes and Reception At the climax, the sabotage

: Three years later, after Maddy's "perfect" life is shattered when her boyfriend cheats on her, she reconnects with Cole.

: Maddy and Cole were inseparable until high school began, at which point Maddy became the most popular girl on campus while Cole became a frequent target for bullying.

The film is a satirical take on classic teen rom-com tropes. Critical reception has been mixed, with some reviewers noting that it struggles to balance its "emotional" scenes with overblown satire of high school archetypes like "shallow cheerleaders" and "school freaks".