Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, is in the middle of its first press push. Reviews and reports are starting to appear as the film goes through its initial rollout.

The New York Times describes the film as a Cold War tale built around frenemies. CBC reports the movie examines tensions between Russia and America. People ran an exclusive interview where Reynolds said he was totally intimidated working with Branagh.

IMDb has compiled a set of 12 movies like Mayday that viewers can use as follow-up picks. The early attention places Mayday with other Cold War titles.

Mayday is generating coverage across entertainment and Canadian news outlets as it moves through its debut period. The opening stretch of coverage draws attention to the movie's Cold War tone.