While Michael Fassbender has been on a bit of a losing streak himself, with his last two films "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" and "The Snowman" having been reviled by critics and audiences alike, "Next Goal Wins" could also be the project that puts the renowned actor back on track.
Being that Taika Waititi is also coming off of a bit of a loss with "Thor: Love and Thunder," which disappointed a lot of MCU fans, it looks like life is imitating art a bit when it comes to the success of "Next Goal Wins." With a strong supporting cast that includes Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Will Arnett, Elisabeth Moss, and Rhys Darby, there are plenty of factors that make it appear that this could be a comeback for Fassbender and Waititi as well.
In fact, considering the release date for the film, November 17th, 2023, Searchlight Pictures might even be betting on "Next Goal Wins" as an early Oscar contender. Either way, the film looks like the kind of feel-good story that audiences are craving in the current climate of daily bad news.
