Jenna Ortega’s highly anticipated $40 million sci-fi drama, *Klara and the Sun*, has crashed and burned at the box office, reportedly prompting Sony to cease reporting its dismal earnings. The film has struggled to attract audiences, amassing a meager $1.2 million domestically by its third weekend. The situation has become so dire that some theaters are said to be averaging as little as $17 per showing, a stark indicator of the film’s commercial failure. This dramatic downturn highlights a troubling trend for mid-budget literary adaptations aiming for awards season buzz, as critical reception and audience engagement appear to be increasingly disconnected.
Adapted from: MovieWeb
