Tyler Perry and Jason Blum’s latest horror film is proving to be an early streaming success. Shortly after its debut on Peacock, Strung has climbed to the top of the platform’s movie rankings, outperforming several well-known films. Its early success highlights strong audience interest following its recent release.
Strung tops Peacock charts
Tyler Perry and Jason Blum’s latest adult horror film, Strung, continues to dominate Peacock’s streaming charts. According to FlixPatrol, the film ranked No. 1 among Peacock’s Top 10 movies in the United States on June 30, 2026. It outperformed several popular films, including Shrek 2, The Boss Baby, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Happy Gilmore, and Ride Along, among others.
Strung was released on Peacock on June 26, 2026, with Malcolm D. Lee directing from a screenplay by Alan B. McElroy. The psychological horror feature is produced by Tyler Perry, Jason Blum, Tim Palen, Malcolm D. Lee, and Dominique Telson.
The story follows Laila Calloway, a gifted violinist whose life appears to change for the better after she accepts a prestigious position as a music tutor for the daughter of an affluent family. However, the promising career opportunity gradually turns into something far more unsettling. As Laila spends more time within the household, she discovers disturbing connections between her own past and the family’s powerful patriarch.
As long-buried secrets come to light, she finds herself fighting not only for her safety but also to hold on to her sanity. Chloe Bailey stars as Laila in the film. The supporting cast includes Lynn Whitfield as Audra Jelani, Lucien Laviscount as Marcus Walker, Anna Diop as Imani Walker, Coco Jones as Jasmine, and Romy Woods as Zuri among others.
The film has not yet received a Rotten Tomatoes rating. However, FandomWire critic Cole Groth published a negative review. The critic wrote, “Strung is a mess from top to bottom. From its bizarre script by Alan McElroy to its off-putting direction from Malcolm D. Lee, Peacock’s latest film is a misfire. The main issue is that it constantly feels like a cheap parody of a modern thriller.”
