Overview
- Christy opened to about $1.3 million across 2,011 U.S. theaters, averaging roughly $649 per location and ranking among the weakest recent studio openings.
- Reviews have been mixed, with a 66% Rotten Tomatoes score that praises Sweeney’s performance but flags issues with pacing and tone.
- Sweeney addressed the poor turnout on Instagram, saying she is proud of the film and that it was made to have an impact rather than to chase numbers.
- The production highlights Christy Martin’s boxing career and survival story, with the team framing the film as part of efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence.
- Coverage notes promotional challenges after a GQ interview revived criticism of a past American Eagle ad, and Sweeney is next due in a Lionsgate thriller in December and The Devil Wears Prada sequel in May 2026.