Sydney Sweeney’s Box Office Flop Is Now the #1 Movie on HBO Max
Following a disastrous theatrical run, Sydney Sweeney's sports biopic Christy appears to have found an audience on streaming.
Per its official logline, Christy, a biopic of real-life female boxing champion Christy Martin, the film follows the athlete's journey, "who never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster)."
"But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it," the synopsis continues, "confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life."
Upon its opening weekend in early November 2025, Christy made a dismal $1.3 million at the domestic box office across 2,011 theaters, ranking 11th overall compared to other movies in theaters. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film scored a lukewarm 67% from critics.
However, Christy has enjoyed a recent win, thanks to HBO Max. The David Michôd-directed flick, created with consultation from the real Christy Martin, shot to #1 on HBO Max, days after its debut on the streamer on April 10. Data collected by outlets like Deciderdetermine that the return of HBO's Euphoria after a four-year break, in which Sweeney is a main cast member, likely influenced this bump.
Since Sweeney last appeared on the popular — although always divisive — HBO series, her star status has certainly gone up, becoming a household name thanks to films like Anyone But You and The Housemaid. However, the attention brought by these titles pales in comparison to wider internet culture interest in Sweeney, perhaps most famously during her polarizing American Eagle denim campaign. The actress's newfound fandom may not be voting with their feet and seeing her in theaters, but they appear to like her enough to watch her films from home.