Sydney Sweeney's new film fails at the box office despite critical praise

"Christy", a new film starring Sydney Sweeney, opened far below expectations and became one of the biggest commercial disappointments of the period. The drama opened with approximately US$400,000 on its first day and was heading towards an opening weekend of around US$3 million, even though it was shown in more than 2,000 cinemas. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} In the film, Sydney plays the legendary American boxer Christy Martin, a pioneer of women's boxing and one of the sport's greatest athletes. The production follows both his rise in the ring and the dramatic episodes of his personal life, including the assassination attempt he suffered in 2010. Before filming, the actress spent around three and a half months in intense training to gain muscle mass and replicate the champion's fighting style. The physical transformation was widely praised by critics and audiences who watched the film. Despite this, the good reception to the performances was not enough to attract spectators to the cinemas. Box office performance was much lower than expected, repeating the recent difficulty faced by biographical dramas aimed at adult audiences. After the premiere, Sydney Sweeney stated that she remains extremely proud of the project and highlighted that the true objective of the production was to tell an important story, regardless of the numbers obtained at the box office. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Experts note that films of this profile often find a second life on streaming platforms, where they can reach a larger audience than in movie theaters. Even with the weak initial commercial results, "Christy" continues to be considered one of the most praised works of Sydney Sweeney's career, reinforcing her versatility as an actress.