Zendaya's "Challengers" Is a Hit, But Why Did it Struggle at the Box Office?
The Zendaya sports drama "Challengers" got some great reviews, and now it is one of the top streaming movies on MGM+! But this awesome tennis movie about a love triangle, had some big problems at the box office.
Did "Challengers" Flop?
- It actually did pretty well in terms of those critic scores - 88% on Rotten Tomatoes is fantastic - it even had a super-nice response from viewers, getting a 73% rating! It just wasn't what movie companies were hoping for!
- Even though "Challengers" had Zendaya in the lead role - that is huge! And we're talking Luca Guadagnino as the director - he's one of those super talented, big-time directors and the movie actually got a lot of attention!
- They were totally looking for an audience who wanted those heart-pounding sports matches, with those epic tennis shots - but, unfortunately, not that many people bought tickets!
Is it Streaming Now?
You can definitely catch it. "Challengers" has become one of the most talked about movies streaming right now! That is actually how this Sports Drama found its groove!
How Much Was the "Challengers" Movie Budget?
They said "Challengers" had a pretty hefty budget! We are talking $55 million! So they were expecting way more viewers in those theatrical release theaters. You know the whole "Hollywood math" thing: It's super risky! So they're really hoping the streaming popularity can make it up.
Can I Stream "Challengers" Online?
- The good news? Yep! This is not one of those "only in theaters" type movies. You can go find it on MGM+!
What are Critics Saying About "Challengers"?
- People are giving it some rave reviews! Especially for those Zendaya performances - she has the most iconic movie moments for fans of Zendaya.
- Fans even really love Luca Guadagnino's directorial work - he knows how to make things dramatic!
I am pretty sure you can totally see what's made Challengers a big hit on Streaming!
I think you have to check out the Challengers Movie - even if it's not so popular! Maybe those streaming stats will turn around.
If you love the world of sports, movies starring Zendaya, or Luca Guadagnino's Films, you need to put Challengers on your list!
