Sydney Sweeney Shrugs Off Christy Box Office Flop: "We Make [Art] for Impact"

"This film stands for survival, courage, and hope. Through our campaigns, we've helped raise awareness for so many affected by domestic violence. We all signed on to this film with the belief that Christy's story could save lives... If Christy gave even one woman the courage to take her first step toward safety, then we will have succeeded."

"Why? Because we don't always just make art for numbers, we make it for impact. And Christy has been the most impactful project of my life. Thank you Christy. I love you."

Christy, a boxing biopic starring Sydney Sweeney, opened domestically to $1.3 million, ranking among the Top 10 worst openings for a new release across more than 2,000 screens. Sweeney gained 30 pounds of muscle to portray pioneering boxer Christy Martin and used the role to raise awareness for domestic violence. Sweeney praised director David Michôd and co-writer Mirrah Foulkes and emphasized that the film aimed to make an impact rather than chase numbers. Christy Martin became a prominent 1990s boxer and the first woman to sign with Don King; she survived a 2010 murder attempt by her former manager and husband, Jim Martin. The film holds a mixed 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and faced a troubled promotional cycle.

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