Sydney Sweeney and Dakota Johnson&#039;s &#039;Madame Web&#039; fails to catch on the hype train as movie debuts to a devastating low for Sony

Sony’s Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney Starrer ‘Madame Web’ Debuts Way Below Expectations

Following in the footsteps of the Venom franchise, Sony decided to use its quota
of characters related to and from the Spider-Man comics despite the titular lead
joining the big leagues of the MCU. Now, the latest entrant to that fabric,
Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/sydney-sweeney/] starrer Madame Web, just
released for previews and the reception did not exactly pan out as planned. With
hardly a day before it hits US theaters, critical reviews have come down hard.

With a star-studded and young cast, the film aimed to please a wide audience
base. Yet, things do not appear to have worked out.


MADAME WEB GETS ENTANGLED IN DISAPPOINTMENT JUST A DAY BEFORE RELEASE

Despite Dakota Johnson playing Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who gains psychic
abilities, and Sydney Sweeney playing the first-ever live-action version of
Spider-Woman aka Julia Carpenter, Madame Web debuted at a lowly 23% on Rotten
Tomatoes. The shocking reception ranked far below the anticipated hype. An
overwhelming number of critics pointed at a lackluster storyline. Furthermore,
many called out a lack of chemistry between the actors.

> ‘Madame Web’ debuts with a score of 23% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 31
> reviews. pic.twitter.com/hUZa8PFa0M [https://t.co/hUZa8PFa0M]
> 
> — Pop Base (@PopBase) February 13, 2024
> [https://twitter.com/PopBase/status/1757417672109695061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Ironically, the first reactions to the trailer
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-fans-cant-hold-their-excitement-as-sony-finally-releases-the-trailer-for-sydney-sweeney-and-dakota-johnson-starrer-madame-web/]
stood polar opposite to the current outlook. Reviews also mentioned the movie’s
failure to catch the magic that made other female-led comic book movies like
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever rise to the charts. Finally, with a $80 million
budget and also carrying Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike
Epp, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott, Madame Web may face a tough struggle
following its 14 February release date.

ALSO READ: Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Madame Web’ Fails to Catch Audience’s Eyes Against
‘Deadpool 3’ for Marvel’s 2024 Calendar
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-sydney-sweeney-madame-web-fails-to-catch-audiences-eyes-against-deadpool-3-for-marvel-twenty-twenty-four-calendar/]

Although the movie’s fortune may soon swing up as a wider audience gets access
to it, its current position marked devastating lows for the lead.


DAKOTA JOHNSON AND SYDNEY SWEENEY DROP DOWN FROM 100%

Madame Web debuting with a 23% score may not be a new low for Sony with 2022’s
Morbius at 15%. However, Dakota Johnson marked a new high with a 100% Rotten
Tomatoes score for The Disappearance of Shere Hite in 2023. Coincidentally,
Sydney Sweeney also scored a 100% in another 2023 release, Americana. Thus,
their combined flick’s latest score may come as a jolt for the fandom.



As far as future projects are concerned, The Fifty Shades of Grey star has
Madame Web as the sole 2024 in her catalog as of now. However, The White Lotus
actress will soon debut with a horror flick, Immaculate
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-sydney-sweeney-unveils-a-major-promise-for-immaculate-enters-horror-following-rom-com-success/]
on March 22, 2024. Thereafter, her presence in the aforementioned show stands
yet to be confirmed despite new cast additions.

ALSO READ: ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Cast Gets New Additions Despite No Word on
a Sydney Sweeney Return
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-white-lotus-season-three-cast-gets-new-additions-despite-no-word-on-a-sydney-sweeney-return/]

What are your reactions to Madame Web landing to a 23% Rotten Tomatoes score?
Let us know in the comments below.

Imteshal Karim

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Following in the footsteps of the Venom franchise, Sony decided to use its quota of characters related to and from the Spider-Man comics despite the titular lead joining the big leagues of the MCU. Now, the latest entrant to that fabric, Dakota Johnson and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/sydney-sweeney/">Sydney Sweeney</a> starrer Madame Web, just released for previews and the reception did not exactly pan out as planned. With hardly a day before it hits US theaters, critical reviews have come down hard.
With a star-studded and young cast, the film aimed to please a wide audience base. Yet, things do not appear to have worked out.
<h2>Madame Web gets entangled in disappointment just a day before release</h2>
Despite Dakota Johnson playing Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who gains psychic abilities, and Sydney Sweeney playing the first-ever live-action version of Spider-Woman aka Julia Carpenter, Madame Web debuted at a lowly 23% on Rotten Tomatoes. The shocking reception ranked far below the anticipated hype. An overwhelming number of critics pointed at a lackluster storyline. Furthermore, many called out a lack of chemistry between the actors.
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‘Madame Web’ debuts with a score of 23% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 31 reviews. <a href="https://t.co/hUZa8PFa0M">pic.twitter.com/hUZa8PFa0M</a>
&mdash; Pop Base (@PopBase) <a href="https://twitter.com/PopBase/status/1757417672109695061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Ironically, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-fans-cant-hold-their-excitement-as-sony-finally-releases-the-trailer-for-sydney-sweeney-and-dakota-johnson-starrer-madame-web/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the first reactions to the trailer</a> stood polar opposite to the current outlook. Reviews also mentioned the movie&#8217;s failure to catch the magic that made other female-led comic book movies like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever rise to the charts. Finally, with a $80 million budget and also carrying Celeste O&#8217;Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epp, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott, Madame Web may face a tough struggle following its 14 February release date.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-sydney-sweeney-madame-web-fails-to-catch-audiences-eyes-against-deadpool-3-for-marvel-twenty-twenty-four-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Madame Web’ Fails to Catch Audience’s Eyes Against ‘Deadpool 3’ for Marvel’s 2024 Calendar</a>
Although the movie’s fortune may soon swing up as a wider audience gets access to it, its current position marked devastating lows for the lead.
<h2>Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney drop down from 100%</h2>
Madame Web debuting with a 23% score may not be a new low for Sony with 2022’s Morbius at 15%. However, Dakota Johnson marked a new high with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for The Disappearance of Shere Hite in 2023. Coincidentally, Sydney Sweeney also scored a 100% in another 2023 release, Americana. Thus, their combined flick’s latest score may come as a jolt for the fandom.
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As far as future projects are concerned, The Fifty Shades of Grey star has Madame Web as the sole 2024 in her catalog as of now. However, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-sydney-sweeney-unveils-a-major-promise-for-immaculate-enters-horror-following-rom-com-success/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The White Lotus actress will soon debut with a horror flick, Immaculate</a> on March 22, 2024. Thereafter, her presence in the aforementioned show stands yet to be confirmed despite new cast additions.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-white-lotus-season-three-cast-gets-new-additions-despite-no-word-on-a-sydney-sweeney-return/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Cast Gets New Additions Despite No Word on a Sydney Sweeney Return</a>
What are your reactions to Madame Web landing to a 23% Rotten Tomatoes score? Let us know in the comments below.

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