Sat Sep 06 04:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Josh Brolin’s Western Flop “Jonah Hex” Resurfaces on HBO Max

**Los Angeles, CA** – Before Josh Brolin solidified his western credentials with acclaimed roles in “No Country for Old Men” and “Outer Range,” he starred in a critical and commercial disaster: 2010’s “Jonah Hex,” based on the popular DC Comics anti-hero. Now, for those brave enough to revisit the film, it’s streaming on HBO Max.

Directed by Jimmy Hayward, “Jonah Hex” aimed to bring the grim and gritty gunslinger to the big screen. Brolin starred as Hex, a disfigured bounty hunter seeking revenge on Quentin Turnbull (John Malkovich) for the murder of his family. Megan Fox played Lilah, Hex’s romantic interest, and the cast also featured Michael Fassbender, Will Arnett, and Michael Shannon.

While the film boasted some action and decent performances from Brolin and Malkovich, it ultimately failed to capture the essence of the beloved comic series. Critics and audiences alike panned the movie, resulting in a dismal 11% critic score and 20% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Brolin himself has acknowledged the film’s failure. “You know when everybody goes up an octave, there’s a problem,” he said on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, describing the awkward press junkets after the film’s release.

Despite the film’s shortcomings, the recent availability on HBO Max has sparked renewed discussion about the adaptation and its missed potential. “Jonah Hex” serves as a reminder that even with established source material and talented actors, comic book adaptations aren’t always a guaranteed success. Whether you’re curious to see the film for yourself or simply enjoy a good cinematic train wreck, “Jonah Hex” is now available to stream.

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