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Klara and the Sun's Box Office Flop Shocks Hollywood
28 Oct
Summary
- Klara and the Sun earned only $701K domestically on its opening weekend.
- The film, directed by Taika Waititi, stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.
- Critics panned the movie, citing sentimentality and a meandering plot.
Taika Waititi's "Klara and the Sun," starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, experienced a significant box office misfire, earning just $701K domestically on its opening weekend. The film, adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, debuted at 880 locations with a theater average under $800.
Despite the presence of popular stars and an Oscar-winning director, the movie garnered poor reviews, with critics labeling it "a sentimental mess" and "emotionally manipulative." This critical reception led Sony to reduce its theatrical release from wide to moderate, impacting its marketing budget.
The film's tepid performance stands in contrast to the current box office trend, which has seen success with original and auteur-driven films. "Klara and the Sun" was reportedly completed under budget and on schedule, with reshoots aiming for a more positive ending based on test screenings.
