Sydney Sweeney’s latest film, Christy, a biopic of boxing champion Christy Martin, has had a disappointing box office debut, earning just $1.3 million across North America in its opening weekend.
The film, directed by David Michôd, released on November 7 and was screened on 2,184 theatres across North America. Despite the wide release, it earned an average of $600 per theatre over three days, placing it among the worst wide-release openings in Hollywood history.
Box Office Mojo ranks Christy in the bottom 10 all-time wide-release openings (excluding re-releases), with only a few pandemic-era films performing similarly poorly. The lowest-ever wide-release debut was The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure in 2012, which earned $444K.
Global Performance
Internationally, Christy has struggled as well, earning only $39K outside North America. Its total worldwide gross after three days stands at a mere $1.35 million, far below its reported $15 million budget, indicating likely losses for the studio.
About the Film
The biopic chronicles the life and career of boxer Christy Martin, with Sydney Sweeney undergoing a significant physical transformation to portray the athlete convincingly. The film also features Ben Foster, Merritt Weaver, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, and Chad L. Coleman.
Sydney Sweeney’s Recent Box Office Struggles
Christy marks the fourth consecutive box office disappointment for Sydney Sweeney. Her previous releases Eden, Immaculate, and Madame Web also failed to break even.
Fans can next see Sydney in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller directed by Paul Feig, scheduled for release on December 19, 2025.
