Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Christy’ Struggles with $1.3 Million Box Office Debut

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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Christy’ Struggles with $1.3 Million Box Office Debut

The new boxing film “Christy,” featuring Sydney Sweeney, has experienced a disappointing debut at the box office. With its release in 2,011 theaters, it grossed merely $1.3 million, averaging just $649 per theater. This performance places it among the top 10 worst openings for films distributed across more than 2,000 screens.

Box Office Performance of “Christy”

According to Box Office Mojo, “Christy” ranks low among recent cinematic releases, with its performance being particularly uninspiring. Notably, three of the films that performed worse were launched during the pandemic from April 2020 to May 2021.

Film Overview

“Christy” tells the true story of Christy Martin, a pioneering figure in women’s boxing during the 1990s. Martin became well-known as the first female champion in a pay-per-view boxing event. In 2010, she survived a murder attempt by her former coach and husband, later becoming an advocate for domestic violence survivors.

Distribution and Reception

This movie marks the first film distributed in the United States by Black Bear Pictures, a studio recognized for notable films like “The Imitation Game” and “Mudbound.” Black Bear has recently expanded its role in film distribution, including the U.K. release of titles such as “Dumb Money.”

Critics have given “Christy” a modest 66% score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it has received a more favorable audience score of 99%. It also earned a B+ on CinemaScore, indicating that those who viewed the film reacted positively.

Sydney Sweeney’s Press Tour

Despite her popularity fueled by recent hits like “Anyone But You” and “Immaculate,” Sweeney’s efforts to promote “Christy” have not generated significant public interest. Instead, discussion around her has shifted to other topics, particularly a controversial jeans advertisement for American Eagle, which drew attention on social media for its perceived implications.

In an interview with GQ, Sweeney acknowledged the vigorous reactions to the ad but maintained her focus on her current projects, including filming for HBO’s “Euphoria.” She remarked that her casual style—comprising mostly jeans and t-shirts—reflects her true preferences.

Future Prospects for Sweeney

Looking ahead, Sydney Sweeney appears poised for better box office results with her upcoming thriller “The Housemaid,” set to release in December. She is also expected to feature in the much-anticipated sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada” in May.