SPOILER ALERT: This text comprises main plot particulars from the finale of Edward Berger’s “Conclave.”

Megyn Kelly took to X to criticize Edward Berger’s “Conclave” as a “disgusting anti-Catholic movie.” The acclaimed drama stars Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal who uncovers secrets and techniques and scandals on the Vatican whereas organizing a papal conclave to elect the following pope. The movie premiered finally 12 months’s Telluride Movie Pageant and has emerged as a surefire Oscar contender this awards season.

“Simply made the large mistake of watching the much-celebrated ‘Conclave’ and it’s the most disgusting anti-Catholic movie I’ve seen in a very long time,” Kelly wrote to her 3.4 million X followers. “Disgrace on Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci & John Lithgow for starring in it & disgrace on director Edward Berger (amongst others).”

Kelly took specific offense to the movie’s twist ending, during which the newly elected pope, Vincent Cardinal Benitez (Carlos Diehz), reveals he’s intersex. Fiennes’ character agrees to maintain the information a secret as his election is made public.

“They make THE POPE INTERSEX! That is the large thrilling twist on the finish. I want I had identified so I wouldn’t have watched it,” Kelly wrote in her submit. “There are virtually no redeeming characters within the film – each cardinal is morally bankrupt/repulsive. The one exception in fact is the intersex pope (who – shock! – has feminine reproductive elements) & the cardinal who retains her secret – bc in fact that type of Catholic secret-keeping have to be lionized. I’m disgusted. What a factor to launch to streaming simply in time for Christmas. They’d by no means do that to Muslims, however Christians/Catholics are all the time honest recreation to mock/belittle/smear.”

Fiennes is joined in “Conclave” by Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini. Kelly shared her criticism on X a number of hours earlier than the 2025 Golden Globes, the place “Conclave” is nominated for six awards, together with greatest movement image drama, greatest director and greatest actor for Fiennes. The movie additionally tied “Depraved” to steer the 2025 Critic’s Selection Awards with 11 nominations.

Whereas Kelly disliked the movie, Selection movie critic Peter Debruge praised “Conclave” in his evaluation for having “probably the most satisfying twists in years, a Hail Mary that each surprises and restores one’s religion (possibly not everybody’s, however actually that of the disillusioned).” He additionally lauded Fiennes’ “quietly conflicted efficiency” as his character undergoes an inner battle between devotion and doubt.

“Conclave” is now enjoying in theaters and accessible to stream on Peacock.