Sydney Sweeney Faces Third Box Office Flop in 2025 with ‘Christy’
Sydney Sweeney’s recent career trajectory has taken a downturn in 2025, as her latest film, Christy, appears poised for another box office disappointment. This biopic, which chronicles the life of boxing champion Christy Martin, is expected to earn less than $2 million during its opening weekend. Following this, Sweeney will have faced three consecutive failures at the box office.
About the Film ‘Christy’
Christy has seen mixed critical reception, holding a 66% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite some Oscar buzz leading up to its release, it has failed to attract a significant audience. The film features notable performances from actors including Ben Foster, Katy O’Brian, Jess Gabor, Ethan Embry, and Merritt Wever. While Sweeney’s portrayal has been praised as “phenomenal,” the film’s appeal reaches only a niche audience.
Market Challenges
The primary issue hindering Christy is its limited mass appeal. Most viewers are likely to opt for streaming when the film becomes available rather than attending theaters. This trend poses a significant challenge for cinema attendance, particularly for films like Christy.
Sweeney’s Recent Box Office History
In 2023, Sweeney enjoyed a successful phase, highlighted by her significant hit, Anyone But You, which grossed over $218 million. Despite this success, not all her ventures have fared well. Madame Web and Immaculate showcased varied results in 2024. While Immaculate had a decent open at $5 million against a $9 million budget, subsequent releases fared poorly.
- Americana: $9 million budget, less than $500,000 box office.
- Eden: $35 million budget, returned only $2.5 million.
Now, with Christy, Sweeney stands on the verge of a third box office misfire, expected to garner only around $1.25 million. The string of failures has raised concerns about her box office viability.
Looking Ahead
Sweeney aims to end the year positively with the upcoming release of The Housemaid, slated for December 2025. This film features Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar and is directed by Paul Feig. However, it faces stiff competition from the highly anticipated Avatar: Fire and Ash.
In conclusion, Sydney Sweeney’s 2025 has been challenging, marked by financial underperformance in her film releases. Her ability to leverage upcoming projects successfully will be crucial in reversing this trend.
