Overview
- The boxing drama debuted to about $1.3 million across just over 2,000 North American theaters, ranking among the weakest wide openings on record.
- Sweeney posted that the film was made for impact rather than numbers, highlighting its campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence survivors.
- Black Bear produced the film for roughly $15 million and pre-sold international rights, with Us Weekly citing unnamed insiders who say those deals have already recouped costs.
- Critics have singled out Sweeney’s transformative turn as a career-best, fueling awards chatter despite mixed reviews for the film overall and a soft domestic start.
- Industry commentary has pointed to limited marketing and recent public controversies involving Sweeney as possible factors in the low turnout, characterizing them as speculative explanations.