Critics’ reviews

Stop! That! Train! (2026)

13 reviews from 13 publications. Critics’ score 68: 8 positive, 2 mixed, 3 negative.

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The Hollywood Reporter
1 June 2026 · David Rooney
90*

The critic finds the campy Airplane!-style disaster parody infectiously silly and charming, with strong comic timing and drag energy from RuPaul as the president and especially Ginger Minj and Jujubee as the lead stewardesses.

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The New York Times
11 June 2026 · Critic's Pick · Chris Azzopardi
90*

The critic praises the gleeful, unhinged Pride Month disaster spoof with RuPaul as president and a cast of drag queens saving the day on a runaway luxury train. They highlight the sweet, heightened stylization and clever spoofs of Airplane!-style comedies alongside strong cameos.

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The Guardian
11 June 2026
85*

The critic calls the film a madcap riot and refreshing escapism, praising its whip-smart drag queen cast, celebrity cameos, sharp innuendoes and visual gags. They highlight the inventive humor and strong ensemble performances, especially from RuPaul and Jujubee.

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Time Out
18 August 2026 · ★★★★ · Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
80

A zany, recommended disaster spoof that delivers gags, queer in-jokes, slapstick and heart in a fun ensemble led by drag performers, even if not every joke lands perfectly.

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Vulture
12 June 2026
80*

The film legitimately made the critic laugh and delivered a good time with its freewheeling absurdity and nonstop jokes, succeeding as a gay Airplane!-style vehicle for stupid humor and RuPaul's best lines.

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Slant Magazine
8 June 2026 · ★★★/4 · Kyle Turner
75

The daffy disaster comedy fueled by winning unseriousness celebrates Drag Race and gay comedy through its charming leads and sharp queer colloquial humor rather than mere references.

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Variety
10 June 2026 · Todd Gilchrist
75*

The critic finds the cheeky disaster-movie parody charming and accessible, buoyed by appealing turns from Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and RuPaul as the president. They single out the brisk, self-aware script full of winking drag-queen references and ensemble gusto that keeps the ride entertaining.

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IndieWire
9 June 2026 · Wilson Chapman
70*

The goofy disaster parody does not quite reach the heights of a modern Airplane! but remains a daffy delight thanks to the talented cast of drag queens.

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Radio Times
20 August 2026 · ★★★ · Sean McGeady
60

The critic views it as RuPaul’s Airplane!, a drag-queen disaster comedy with a high gag rate that feels like a Drag Race acting challenge but lacks a strong straight-man foil to anchor the absurdity.

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Little White Lies
18 August 2026 · 2/2/2 · Patrick Sproull
40

An amiable watch thanks to the committed queens and occasional zingers, but it fails to become a camp classic due to a tepid script, reliance on cameos, controversial AI effects and casting choices.

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RogerEbert.com
12 June 2026 · Cortlyn Kelly
30*

The critic calls the film thin, recycled slop with little nutritional value or daring comedy despite its drag-queen cast and moving setting. They note some celebratory queer energy and fun bloopers but criticize underdeveloped characters, obvious jokes, and questionable CGI.

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Deadline
11 June 2026 · Pete Hammond
60*

The critic views the film as a spirited but hit-and-miss homage to Airplane! and Naked Gun featuring a largely drag-queen cast. It offers fan service that will please RuPaul’s Drag Race enthusiasts despite a somewhat dated premise.

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The Wrap
12 June 2026
30*

The critic finds the ramshackle disaster parody unconvincing even as intentional silly comedy. The strong cast from Drag Race cannot overcome the lack of truly funny jokes.

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