{"id":274071,"date":"2025-11-10T11:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/274071\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:22:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:22:16","slug":"sydney-sweeneys-boxing-biopic-hits-the-canvas-at-the-box-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/274071\/","title":{"rendered":"Sydney Sweeney\u2019s Boxing Biopic Hits The Canvas At The Box Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sydney Sweeney<\/a>\u2019s highly anticipated boxing biopic \u201cChristy\u201d didn\u2019t exactly come out swinging.<\/p>\n

The film, in which the \u201cEuphoria\u201d star portrays Hall of Fame boxer Christy Martin, stumbled in its opening weekend, earning just a little one $1 million across more than 2,000 theaters.<\/p>\n

Despite strong performances and an inspiring real-life story, \u201cChristy\u201d struggled to find its audience, leaving many surprised that Sweeney\u2019s latest project failed to deliver a knockout at the Box Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sydney Sweeney\u2019s \u2018Christy\u2019 Opens To A Weak Box Office Debut<\/p>\n

Sweeney\u2019s \u201cChristy\u201d opened in 2,011 theaters but managed only $1.3 million, averaging $649 per venue, according to The Wrap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The disappointing start placed it among the top 12 worst openings for films shown on more than 2,000 screens.<\/p>\n

The film currently holds a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but the poor turnout has raised questions about why audiences didn\u2019t show up for the biopic.<\/p>\n

Three of the few movies ranking below \u201cChristy\u201d were released during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when theaters were still struggling to recover.<\/p>\n

That comparison makes its low debut especially striking, given that Sweeney is one of Hollywood\u2019s most talked-about young stars.<\/p>\n

The sports drama also marked the first U.S. release handled directly by Black Bear Pictures, a studio best known for acclaimed titles like \u201cThe Imitation Game\u201d and \u201cMudbound.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sweeney Immersed Herself In The Role Of Christy Martin\"Sydney<\/p>\n

Eric Kowalsky \/ MEGA<\/p>\n

Despite the disappointing box office numbers, Sydney Sweeney gave her all to the role<\/a> of boxing legend Christy Martin.<\/p>\n

The actress revealed during an interview that she wanted the fight scenes to be as realistic as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I walked in and I met with everyone, I said, \u2018I want you to hit me. And I want you to hit me hard. And can I hit you?\u2019\u201d she recalled per the Daily Mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She added, \u201cWhen you watch all those fights, we\u2019re actually hitting each other. We were knocking each other out, we were getting bloody noses. I got [a] concussion. We were actually fighting.\u201d<\/p>\n

The actress even explained that one of her co-stars, Katy O\u2019Brian, who played fellow boxer Lisa Holewyne, had only one request: \u201cPlease don\u2019t break my nose.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sweeney\u2019s dedication was intense. \u201cThe girls and all the fights you see are real,\u201d she said, showing her commitment to portraying Martin\u2019s power and determination authentically.<\/p>\n

Sydney Sweeney Trained Like A Real Boxer For The Role\"Sydney<\/p>\n

ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n

To prepare for “Christy,” Sweeney completely transformed herself physically and mentally.<\/p>\n

\u201cI built my own Rocky gym in my grandma\u2019s shed and I trained back home in Idaho,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old revealed that she gained 35 pounds during her three-month training regimen.<\/p>\n

\u201cI worked with my weight trainer in the morning and night, and then I had a boxing coach I worked with every day for two to three hours.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Emmy-nominated star also consumed protein shakes regularly to bulk up for the demanding role.<\/p>\n

Her preparation mirrored the discipline of a professional athlete, something that helped her embody Martin\u2019s grit and endurance.<\/p>\n

Martin, known as \u201cThe Coalminer\u2019s Daughter,\u201d made history as Don King\u2019s first female boxing client.<\/p>\n

She gained fame in 1996 after winning the World Boxing Council women\u2019s lightweight championship in a bloody Las Vegas match and became the first female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.<\/p>\n

Sweeney Honors Christy Martin And The Women Behind The Film<\/p>\n

Sydney Sweeney celebrated the film\u2019s release by sharing behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram for her 25.4 million followers.<\/p>\n

In her caption, she expressed deep gratitude to her team and admiration for Martin\u2019s inspiring story.<\/p>\n

\u201cI walked onto set everyday surrounded by a crew that poured their hearts and souls into this story,\u201d she wrote<\/a>. \u201cI fought alongside a group of women who became my family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sweeney said the story of Martin inspired everyone involved in the movie to step into their power.<\/p>\n

She added, \u201cHer story made us fight harder for ourselves and for every woman who has ever been silenced.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Hollywood star called the experience painful, joyful, resilient, beautiful, and thanked director David Mich\u00f4d for believing in her.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you David for believing in me,\u201d she wrote. \u201cI will never forget the way it changed me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sydney Sweeney Reflects On Controversy And Career Momentum<\/p>\n

\u201cChristy\u2019s\u201d release comes just months after Sweeney found herself at the center of controversy over an American Eagle ad campaign.<\/p>\n

The brand\u2019s fall campaign used the tagline \u201cSydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,\u201d a play on the word \u201cgenes,\u201d which some critics said carried racial undertones.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair colour, personality and even eye colour\u2026 my genes are blue,\u201d Sweeney said in the campaign video.<\/p>\n

The backlash grew so large that even President Donald Trump publicly supported her and the brand.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the uproar, Sweeney told GQ<\/a>, \u201cI did a jean ad. I mean, the reaction definitely was a surprise, but I love jeans.\u201d She added, \u201cAll I wear are jeans. I\u2019m literally in jeans and a T-shirt every day of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n