Request for Technical Review of Unusual IMDb Weighted Rating Change

I’m requesting a technical review of the weighted rating for The Legend of Van Dorn (2026).

The film previously displayed a rating of approximately 7.6, which subsequently dropped to approximately 4.5 despite an increase of only two votes.

Currently, the film has 118 ratings, with an unweighted average of 6.6 but a displayed weighted rating of approximately 4.4.

The geographic breakdown reveals additional discrepancies. For example, 64 U.S. voters have given the film an unweighted average of 7.9, yet the weighted U.S. rating is 5.4.

I understand that IMDb uses a proprietary weighting system and may apply alternative calculations when unusual voting activity is detected. I also understand that IMDb does not disclose the specifics of its algorithm.

However, given the magnitude and suddenness of the change, I would appreciate clarification on two questions:

1. Has the rating been reviewed to confirm that the weighting calculation is functioning correctly for this particular title?
2. Has the possibility of unusual voting activity affecting the weighted result been examined?

I previously contacted IMDb support and was informed that the system was functioning as intended. However, that response did not address the unusually large change in the displayed rating.

I’m not requesting that IMDb disregard legitimate negative ratings or artificially increase the score. I’m simply requesting confirmation that the film’s rating has been properly evaluated and that any unusual voting activity has been handled appropriately.

I’ve attached screenshots showing the worldwide voting distribution, the U.S. voting distribution, and the film’s displayed IMDb rating. These illustrate the substantial differences between the unweighted averages and the weighted ratings. I’m providing them to help document the issue and facilitate a technical review.

Thank you for your consideration.