Sydney Sweeney Responds To Christy’s Disappointing Field Workplace After Streak Of Flop

Christy is the most recent film starring Sydney Sweeney to flop on the field workplace, although she is standing by her portrayal of this true story. The Christy Martin biopic options Sweeney because the titular character, a groundbreaking boxer who rose to fame within the Nineteen Nineties whereas her relationship along with her coach-turned-husband turned more and more harmful.

Directed by David Michôd and in addition starring Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, and Katy O’Brian, Christy earned a surprising $1.3 million on the field workplace worldwide in its first weekend, with an estimated funds between $30 and $40 million. Sweeney has seen field workplace success prior to now with Anybody However You grossing $220 million and Immaculate $35.1 million (each good hauls for his or her budgets).

Nonetheless, 2025 is turning into a shedding streak for the Euphoria star. She first appeared within the docudrama thriller Eden alongside Ana de Armas and Vanessa Kirby, which grossed $2.7 million globally on a funds of $35 million. Nonetheless, Eden did grow to be a digital hit following its VOD launch. In the meantime, Americana did not cross $1 million, however it’s also now on digital.

Regardless, following Christy’s opening weekend, Sweeney took to Instagram (on Monday, November 10) to say that “we do not all the time make artwork for the numbers, we make it for the influence.” In her submit, Sweeney emphasizes Christy depiction of home violence, calling it “probably the most impactful undertaking of [her] life.” Take a look at Sweeney’s submit beneath:

“i’m so deeply pleased with this film. […] this expertise has been one of many best honors of my life. this movie stands for survival, braveness, and hope. via our campaigns, we have helped increase consciousness for thus many affected by home violence. all of us signed on to this movie with the idea that christy’s story may save lives,” says Sweeney.

Whereas its essential critiques are middling-to-good, Christy‘s viewers rating on Rotten Tomatoes is close to good, suggesting that the movie is transferring folks the best way Sweeney hopes. Christy could also be divisive, nevertheless it tells an vital story. Whereas the studio is probably going nonetheless apprehensive in regards to the numbers, Sweeney says that she’s glad with the truth that the film is on the market.

Her workforce, nonetheless, will probably be hoping that she may have a field workplace rebound earlier than the tip of 2025 with The Housemaid, additionally starring Amanda Seyfried. Sweeney may be proud of Christy, however her two films from earlier than it haven’t got the identical feeling that they need to have been made no matter revenue. Nonetheless, even her speaking in regards to the film on this manner may make folks extra taken with seeing it.