US EditionSydney Sweeney’s new movie ‘Americana’ bombs at box office
Sydney Sweeney's film Americana grossed about $840,000 in its US debut across 1,100 theaters amid backlash over her American Eagle ad and political ties, analysts said.
- Sydney Sweeney's crime thriller Americana, directed by Tony Tost, opened poorly on its August 2025 US debut across 1,100 theaters.
- The weak box office follows backlash from Sweeney's controversial American Eagle ad, which critics said used Nazi imagery and insensitive messaging.
- Americana stars Sweeney as Penny Jo, a diner waitress entangled in a struggle over a valuable Native American ghost shirt amid violent conflicts.
- The film earned around $840,000 total placing 16th, with average revenue of $460 per cinema, while President Trump called the ad "fantastic."
- Analysts link Americana’s poor performance to polarizing public reactions amplified by social media, reflecting challenges smaller films face today.
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The film ranked 16th at the global box office, grossing approximately $840,000.
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