Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Christy’ Registers 9th Worst Box Office Opening in History

The new Sydney Sweeney film, “Christy,” has delivered a devastating performance at the box office. The biopic earned a mere $1.31 million in its North American opening weekend. This ranks as the ninth worst wide-release opening in modern box office history.

According to data from Box Office Mojo, the film’s per-theatre average was an abysmal $600. The project, which chronicles the life of boxer Christy Martin, now faces significant financial losses against its reported budget.

Christy’s Historic Box Office Failure

“Christy” opened in 2,184 theatres across the United States and Canada. Its disastrous opening puts it among a small group of historic box office failures. The film’s performance was worse than many releases from the pandemic era.

The only films with poorer openings include 2012’s “The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure.” That film holds the record for the worst wide-release debut. “Christy” has also failed to find an international audience, adding only $39,000 from overseas markets.

A Costly Misfire for Sweeney

This marks the fourth consecutive box office disappointment for Sydney Sweeney. Her previous films, “Eden,” “Immaculate,” and “Madame Web,” also failed to reach profitability. This trend raises questions about the star’s box office drawing power outside of television.

The film’s reported budget was over $15 million. With a global total of just $1.35 million after its first weekend, the project is certain to be a major financial loss. The industry is now watching Sweeney’s next project, “The Housemaid,” set for a December release.

The catastrophic opening of “Christy” underscores a difficult period for its star. The film’s historic box office failure will likely be a case study for years to come.

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What is the budget of the movie Christy?

The film had a reported budget of over $15 million. Its worldwide earnings of $1.35 million represent a massive financial shortfall. This makes it a significant box office bomb.

How does this opening compare to other box office failures?

“Christy” now holds the ninth worst wide-release opening in history. Its $1.31 million debut is only slightly better than the record holder, “The Oogieloves,” which earned $444,000.

Who else stars in the Christy movie?

The film features Ben Foster, Merritt Weaver, and Katy O’Brian. The cast also includes Ethan Embry and Chad L. Coleman. Sydney Sweeney plays the title role of boxer Christy Martin.

What is Sydney Sweeney’s next movie?

Her next project is the psychological thriller “The Housemaid.” The film is directed by Paul Feig. It is scheduled for release on December 19.

Why did Christy perform so poorly?

Analysts point to a lack of audience interest in the boxing biopic genre. The film also received a limited marketing campaign. Sydney Sweeney’s recent string of box office misses may have also contributed.