Sydney Sweeney’s boxing drama Christy struggles at box office

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The film “Christy,” a boxing biopic directed by David Michôd and starring Sydney Sweeney, is suffering a major flop at the box office. Despite high expectations, the movie is struggling to find its audience, sinking rapidly in its earnings. This year has been challenging for Sweeney, with “Christy” joining other box office disappointments.

The film’s steep decline in ticket sales is reminiscent of Ron Howard’s “Eden,” another major letdown of 2025.

For Sydney Sweeney, an actress known for her captivating performances, this setback is a tough pill to swallow. The combination of a promising concept and a talented lead wasn’t enough to save “Christy” from its fate.

Sydney Sweeney’s recent projects have not lived up to their potential:

  • “Eden” directed by Ron Howard
  • “Christy” directed by David Michôd

With these films underperforming, one might wonder if the scripts failed to tap into her strengths as an actress.

It’s disheartening to witness such talent not being fully utilized, leaving both fans and critics yearning for more impactful roles that do justice to her capabilities.