Angel and the Badman (2026)

Somebody looked at a 1947 John Wayne Western and decided what it really needed was Zachary Levi. That’s not a knock on Levi, he’s a likable lead, but the numbers say the gamble didn’t land. Critics gave it a 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, it sits at a 3.3 movie.guru score, and only 463 people had rated it on IMDb at last count. It made $3.3 million domestic, which is rough for anything with Tommy Lee Jones in a marshal’s hat. The bones are sturdy: a gunslinger, a woman whose faith gets under his skin, and a slow change of heart. That kind of story works when a movie trusts the quiet moments, and the reviews suggest this one leaned on the sermon instead. Neal McDonough on villain duty means the scowling is in good hands, at least. A 4.1 because the setup is classic and the reception is not. $1,238 says you end up watching the 1947 original afterward just to see what everyone keeps comparing it to.

What works: Tommy Lee Jones as a seen-it-all marshal and a simple redemption setup that has worked for generations.

What doesn’t: Critics landed on a 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it barely made a dent at the box office.

Who it’s for: Western fans curious about a faith-friendly remake, and anyone who loves Tommy Lee Jones in a hat.