‘Christy’ and Sydney Sweeney: new interview, box office reality, and a Ruby Rose flare-up

Sydney Sweeney’s boxing biopic “Christy”—about trailblazing fighter Christy Martin—is back in the spotlight today thanks to fresh interview remarks from Sweeney about her drastic training and physical transformation, new box office figures from opening weekend, and a social-media dust-up involving Ruby Rose. Here’s where things stand.

Sydney Sweeney interview: inside the “Christy” transformation

In new comments circulating today, Sydney Sweeney describes the extreme swings she undertook for “Christy,” from fight-camp weight gain and heavy strength work to a rapid post-shoot cut to return to her usual screen shape. She frames the transformation as a one-time experiment—an all-in commitment to inhabit Christy Martin’s power, pace, and ring presence. Sweeney also reiterates why she pursued the role: Martin’s unlikely rise from small-show undercards to pay-per-view stages, and her resilience in the face of abuse and near-fatal violence outside the ring.

Key takeaways from Sweeney’s latest reflections:

• The fight prep prioritized functional power and stamina, not just aesthetics.

• The post-production cut meant reversing supplements, dialing back heavy lifts, and upping cardio.

• She remains proud of the film even as the commercial start proves choppy.

Box office update: a quiet opening for “Christy”

Industry tallies from the weekend show a soft domestic debut for “Christy”—roughly the low-seven figures—placing the film at the lower end of wide-release openings this year. Theaters averaged only a few hundred dollars per location, a sign that awareness and conversion lagged despite sizable online chatter around Sweeney’s physical transformation.

Why the slow start? A few contributing factors:

• Crowded calendar: Multiple genre draws and franchise titles dominated premium screens and attention.

• Tone & runtime: As a 135-minute drama anchored in trauma, training, and courtroom aftermath, “Christy” plays heavier than a typical inspirational sports movie.

• Marketing headwinds: The campaign leaned on performance and prestige cues rather than a clear four-quadrant pitch.

Still, the film could see legs via word-of-mouth, especially in cities with strong boxing communities and among viewers drawn to survivor stories. A timely streaming window would also broaden reach beyond the theatrical core.

Ruby Rose vs. Sweeney: a casting controversy resurfaces

Ruby Rose ignited fresh headlines by blasting Sweeney in a new post tied to “Christy.” Rose suggests she had once been attached to a version of the project and leveled personal insults at Sweeney while questioning the final casting. Sweeney’s team has not engaged in a back-and-forth; the star’s recent remarks focus on the work itself—training, performance, and honoring Christy Martin’s legacy.

The broader takeaway: development histories in biopics are often long and winding, with scripts, directors, and casts changing hands over years. Rose’s frustration underscores how fiercely contested high-profile true-story roles can be, particularly those centering queer women and combat sports.

Christy Martin’s story remains the anchor

Whatever the online noise, the film’s power rests on Christy Martin—a pioneer who dragged women’s boxing into the mainstream during the 1990s, fought on massive cards, and survived an attempted murder by her then-husband and trainer. The biopic leans into that arc: small-town beginnings, breakthrough bouts, corrosive control behind the scenes, and a brutal reckoning that nearly ended her life.

For viewers coming in cold, here’s why Martin matters:

• Visibility: She turned women’s bouts from novelty to appointment viewing.

• Style: High-volume, high-heart fights that won casual fans.

• Courage beyond the ropes: A public survivor whose testimony has helped others leave violent situations.

What’s next for “Christy” and Sydney Sweeney

• Theatrical glide path: Expect modest weekday holds and a possible weekend bump if specialty theaters and boxing gyms lean in with events or Q&As.

• Awards-season positioning: Campaigns will likely emphasize Sweeney’s immersive performance, the film’s technical ring craft, and the real-life stakes of Martin’s story.

• Streaming/TVOD timing: A relatively swift digital pivot would put the movie in front of the broader audience that biopics about living sports figures often need to find their footing.

• Sweeney’s slate: With the body-composition whiplash behind her, she pivots to upcoming projects that require an entirely different physical profile—she’s made clear that the “Christy” regimen was exceptional, not her new normal.

“Christy” may be a tough theatrical sell, but the Sydney Sweeney–Christy Martin pairing has cultural gravity: a star in full transformation telling the story of a fighter who refused to quit—inside the ring and out. The opening-week discourse, for all its noise, keeps the spotlight where it belongs: on a pioneering athlete whose life has already outpunched most fiction.