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Sydney Sweeney's Boxing Biopic Christy Stumbles at Box Office
9 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney, had a disappointing opening day at the North American box office
- The film earned just $600k, far below the $2.7 million debut of The Smashing Machine
- Both Christy and The Smashing Machine are sports biopics hoping for awards season success
On November 7, 2025, Sydney Sweeney's biographical drama Christy, which chronicles the life of former professional boxer Christy Martin, debuted in North American theaters. However, the film failed to strike a chord with audiences, earning a disappointing $600,000 on its opening day.
In comparison, The Smashing Machine, a sports biopic starring Dwayne Johnson, managed to earn $2.7 million on its opening day in North America. This means Christy's opening day collection was 78% lower than its competitor.
Despite the underwhelming box office performance, both Christy and The Smashing Machine are now hoping to find success during the upcoming awards season. The films, which depict the lives of notable athletes, are aiming to earn major trophies and recognition, even as they struggle to attract audiences in theaters.
While Christy's fate may still turn around in the following weeks, as it is just beginning its theatrical run, the same cannot be said for The Smashing Machine, which has already had its opening weekend. Nonetheless, both films are facing an uphill battle to overcome their disappointing box office debuts and prove their worth as serious dramatic offerings.
