From the misty lakes of Spokane to the glittering stages of Hollywood, Sydney Sweeney carved a path defined by audacity and precision. A child of athletic vigor and relentless curiosity, she tamed both snow-sloped ski runs and the rigors of combat sports, channeling that energy into an early fascination with performance. From nuanced television turns to commanding the silver screen with magnetic intensity, she has consistently transformed each role into an exploration of depth, strength, and vulnerability, though not every role has landed well at the box office.

Sweeney recently delivered a hat‑trick of flops with her newly released Christy, but how much did the movie actually cost?

Sydney Sweeney is facing a turbulent streak at the box office, with Christy marking her third consecutive financial disappointment following Americana and Ron Howard’s Eden. Americana had a $9 million budget but earned less than $500,000, while Eden turned a $35 million budget into only $2.5 million. Christy, directed by David Michôd, reportedly opened at $1.3 million, with industry estimates placing its budget between $30 million and $40 million, as per World of Reel. However, there is no official confirmation of the budget.

Following its disappointing box office launch against the significant  production budget, Christy tells the story of boxer Christy Renea Salters, whose meteoric rise is marred by abuse, betrayal, and addiction. From historic victories and media fame to a near-fatal attack by her controlling husband, Christy survives, rebuilds her life, reconciles with Lisa, returns to boxing, and becomes a passionate advocate for domestic violence victims, showcasing intense performances despite the film’s financial failure, with a stellar cast bringing the story to life.

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Sydney Sweeney’s Christy features a talented ensemble, each performance adding depth and intensity, turning the film into a compelling, unforgettable experience.

Sydney Sweeney stars as Christy Salters, bringing the legendary boxer’s story to life with intensity and nuance. Ben Foster portrays James V. Martin, Christy’s coach turned abusive husband, while Merritt Wever embodies Joyce Salters, Christy’s conflicted mother. Katy O’Brian delivers a fierce performance as Lisa Holewyne, Christy’s toughest opponent. Supporting roles include Ethan Embry as her father, Coleman Pedigo as her brother, Jess Gabor as high school love Rosie, Chad L. Coleman as promoter Don King, Tony Cavalero as James Maloney.

Bill Kelly plays Larry Carrier, a Tennessee promoter who first discovers Christy, while Bryan Hibbard appears as Big Jeff, Christy’s loyal friend and ringside support. Gilbert Cruz takes on the role of Miguel Díaz, and Naomi Graham portrays boxing legend Laila Ali. Adrian Lockett brings Mike Tyson to life, and Stephanie Baur embodies Deirdre Gogarty. Despite the talented ensemble, Sydney Sweeney, who recently reflected on what filming Christy was like, has now added another flop to her cinematic track record, continuing a streak of underwhelming projects.

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