Gal Gadot’s latest film, the Prime Video thriller "The Runner," has received the lowest critical rating of her career on Rotten Tomatoes, dropping to a 7% “rotten” score as of early September 2026. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, the movie centers on Gadot’s character, Maia Marten, a high-powered attorney whose young son is kidnapped, forcing her to keep running without alerting anyone or risk her child’s life. Despite negative reviews from critics, audience reactions have been somewhat more favorable, though the score remains unfavorable overall.

This poor reception continues a troubling trend for Gadot, who has seen six of the eight lead roles she’s played in over the past six years earn “rotten” ratings from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. While her breakout success came with 2017’s "Wonder Woman," which garnered an impressive 93% fresh rating, many of her subsequent films like "Wonder Woman 1984," "Red Notice," "Heart of Stone," and "Snow White" largely failed to impress critics. Exceptions in this period include "Zack Snyder’s Justice League" and "Death on the Nile," which both earned fresh scores, but the streak of negative reviews has been notable.

"The Runner" hit streaming on Prime Video in late August 2026, and initial reviews were dismal, starting at 9% before falling further. This marks a new low for Gadot’s critical reception on Rotten Tomatoes, especially compared to the high points of her early career. Despite the critical panning, some of Gadot’s films like "Red Notice" achieved massive popularity with audiences, illustrating a disconnect between critics and viewers.

Gadot’s performance and choice of projects are under increased scrutiny as her recent films struggle to gain critical approval. For viewers curious about whether "The Runner" deserves its low score, it is available now for streaming on Prime Video. The film’s commercial success or failure remains to be seen, but the critic consensus signals ongoing challenges for Gadot’s career trajectory in securing well-received lead roles.