One Night Only director cuts nudity due to audience discomfort

Will Gluck's new romantic comedy, "One Night Only," has debuted to mixed critical reviews and a 47% Rotten Tomatoes score. The film, distributed by Universal Pictures, is set in a dystopian version of the United States where premarital sex is banned except for one 12-hour window each year.

Director Will Gluck revealed that he significantly reduced the amount of nudity and explicit content during editing. This decision was driven by test screenings where audiences found such scenes "distracting" and reported feeling "uncomfortable" during a shared theatrical experience. Gluck noted a potential societal shift, suggesting younger generations like Gen Z and Gen Alpha may increasingly view adult content as a private, digital experience rather than something meant for public viewing.

Starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, the film has garnered praise for the leads' chemistry but has faced criticism regarding its uneven storytelling and its handling of its provocative premise. At the box office, the film's Thursday previews earned approximately $750,000, drawing comparisons to the early performance of Gluck's previous hit, "Anyone But You."