WHAT MEN WANT Trailer Debut Enjoy the first WHAT MEN WANT trailer! The film, directed by Adam Shankman (Rock of Ages, Hairspray), stars Taraji P. Henson, Shaquille O’Neal, Tracy Morgan, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Pete Davidson, Max Greenfield, and Mark Cuban. WHAT MEN WANT will be released in theaters on February 8, 2019. A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear their thoughts.