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Dakota Johnson Blames Committee-Driven Decisions for Madame Web’s Box Office Flop

The actress attributes the film’s failure to creative shifts undermining its original vision as she remains open to new franchise opportunities

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Overview

  • Johnson says the production “started out as something and turned into something else,” leaving her “along for the ride” amid committee-driven creative changes
  • The Sony spinoff grossed $100.4 million worldwide against an estimated $80 million budget and holds an 11% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes
  • Madame Web swept three Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Screenplay and Worst Actress for Johnson
  • Originally meant to launch a sequel in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, the film’s underperformance has raised questions about future franchise expansion
  • Johnson, who won’t let the flop deter her, insists she’s open to major franchise roles provided they offer a stronger creative vision