Cyclists becomes a hit on broadcast after a disappointing run at the box office. Directed by Jeff Nichols and based on the photo book of the same name by Danny Lyon, Cyclists Austin Butler stars as Benny, a young biker torn between his loyalty to his new club, the Vandals, and his girlfriend Kathy (Jodie Comer). Starring Tom Hardy as Johnny, the violent leader of the Vandals, the film was released earlier this year and grossed a total of $35.8 million worldwide.
New data from Reelgood reveals just that Cyclists It ranks as the tenth most popular movie released for the week of August 22-28. It lags behind titles such as movies that can be streamed on Peacock Coming (2024), Alien (1979) and Killer (2024), among others. Check out the full top 10 chart below:
Cyclists' Streaming Success Explained
Why the Tom Hardy movie was a disappointment in cinemas
It was made on a budget of about 40 million dollars. Cyclists despite positive reviews and an impressive cast, it was not even a success in theaters. The film currently holds an 80% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 75% audience score. The main reason behind the film's underperformance is its budget mid-budget films that aren't big-budget blockbuster fare can be a harder sell in theaters these days. The film's biker gang theme and historical setting probably added more appeal to the project.
Using the standard Hollywood rule,
Cyclists
was probably looking at a break-even point of around $80 million to $100 million.
However, Butler, Hardy and Comer are open enough to attract viewers to the broadcast. Hardy has been a reliable talent for years, and in addition to playing Venom, he's made a name for himself in the mid-budget thriller space, where he often plays unique, deeply flawed characters. Butler is also a star on the rise, having recently played Feyd-Rautha. Dune: Part TwoAs well as the critically acclaimed 2024 mini-series of Apple TV+, Masters of the Air.
Although CyclistsWhile the reviews and cast may not have been enough to make the film a success in theaters, these two factors can clearly be strong benefits in distribution. Today, audiences are more selective about which movies are worth seeing in theaters, often turning to big-budget blockbusters.but the streaming landscape means that films like Nichols' 2024 crime thriller can still be successful months and years after their release. while Cyclists may have struggled in theaters, it's clear the film has now found its audience.
What Cyclists' theatrical failure means for the cast
How big is the deal for Austin Butler and Jodie Comer?
Hardy continues to work regularly in and out of Hollywood and Cyclists' disappointing box office performance is unlikely to seriously damage his career. Hardy, after all, is tried and true at this point and has a number of hits under his belt, and he's a well-known enough quantity that a bump in the road won't have a noticeable impact on the types of roles he's offered moving forward. . However, the film's underperformance could, at least in theory, make more sense for stars like Butler and Comer, who are in the early stages of their careers.
Although Hardy, Butler and Comer are well-known actors, their performances are underwhelming
Cyclists
speaks of the changing entertainment landscape and the fact that very few stars now have the opportunity to open a film on the strength of their name alone.
After appearing in 2019 Once Upon a Time… in HollywoodButler rose to fame in 2022 Elvisfor this he was awarded the nomination of the best actor. It was his next big theatrical release Dune: Part Two became a critical and commercial hit earlier this year. Both of them Elvis and Dune: Part Twohowever, there are factors that attract viewers outside of Butler's involvement. Cyclistsinstead, it used Butler's star power as more of a selling point and a film's box office performance may send a message that its name alone is not enough to attract audiences to theaters..
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Cyclists'Basic numbers |
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Estimated Budget |
Worldwide Box Office |
Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score |
Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter Score |
Metacritic Score |
Metacritic User Account |
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40 million dollars |
35.8 million dollars |
80% |
75% |
70,100 |
6.1/10 |
Comer has become one of the most interesting actors working in Hollywood today, but he has yet to become a movie actor. 2021 years Free boyfor example, a hit movie is very much a Ryan Reynolds movie, and it's marketed as such, despite the fact that he's in a prominent role in that movie. Although Hardy, Butler and Comer are well-known actors, their performances are underwhelming Cyclists speaks of the changing entertainment landscape and the fact that very few stars now have the opportunity to open a film on the strength of their name alone.
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What Projects Does the Actor Have on the Horizon?
The most high-profile release on Hardy's horizon is undoubtedly the upcoming one Poison: The Last DanceSet for release on October 25, 2024, it will conclude his trilogy of villain-centric films in the Sony Spider-Man Universe. However, it's still entirely possible that Hardy will reprise his role as Eddie Brock/Venom in a cameo in future films. There was once talk of Hardy reprising his role as Max Rockatansky Mad Max: Wildernessbut the failure of 2024 Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga which suggests it probably won't happen now.
The Hardy project that fits best Cyclistsbut it is a movie called Havoc. greetings from Raid directed by Gareth EvansHavoc Hardin is set to star as a crime-fighting detective, and while there's no set release date yet, Evans revealed in a social media post in July that he hopes the film will be out in the first quarter. 2025. For now, those looking for a memorable Hardy role can watch Cyclists On the Peacock.
Source: Reelgood