Jenna Ortega’s Sci-Fi Movie Officially Removed From 1,000 Theaters During Debut Weekend
Sony Scales Back Release
The film had been scheduled to open nationwide this week as a potential awards contender. Poor reviews and spiraling tracking led Sony to choose a platform release instead.
The report says opening-day figures pointed to further trouble for the movie. It does not identify the film by name or provide specific ticket sales.
A Crowded Box Office
The domestic box office was expected to be unusually strong, with DC’s Clayface poised to lead the charts. A24’s You Can See Everything was described as a breakout sensation, while Laika’s Wildwood was also expected to start solidly. The three-hour documentary’s performance, along with Wildwood’s anticipated debut, was said to have contributed to the pressure facing the awards hopeful.
Stars Seek a Hit
The film’s stars are Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams. The report says Adams, a six-time Oscar nominee, has not had a blockbuster as a lead in a decade; it names Arrival as her last major hit.
Ortega’s recent box-office underperformers include Death of a Unicorn and Hurry Up Tomorrow. The article offers no further details about the film’s theater count or the timing of any removals.
Key points
- Sony changed the planned nationwide launch to a platform release after poor reviews and weakening tracking.
- Opening-day figures reportedly suggested the movie was off to a difficult start.
- The film stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.
- The report cites Clayface, You Can See Everything and Wildwood as competing releases.