Sydney Sweeney Responds too Disappointing Box Office Performance of Boxing Drama ‘Christy’
Sydney sweeney is addressing the underperformance of her recent film, Christy, a boxing drama that failed to resonate with US theatrical audiences despite critical acclaim on the festival circuit. The film,released by Black Bear for $15 million,joins a growing list of adult-oriented dramas – including Die,My Love,Deliver Me From Nowhere,and The Smashing Machine – that have garnered positive reviews but struggled to find box office success.
this downturn follows a challenging year for Sweeney, whose films Eden and Americana also underperformed commercially this summer. Despite the disappointing results, Sweeney emphasized a commitment to artistic endeavors beyond purely commercial considerations, stating, “We don’t always just make art for numbers.” Christy marks the first theatrical release for Black bear, the independent production company behind the film.
Sweeney previously achieved meaningful box office success with the romantic comedy Anyone But You, which grossed $220 million worldwide.She is next slated to appear in the psychological thriller The Housemaid, directed by Paul Feig and based on Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel, set to premiere in the US on December 19th.
