Robbie Williams' biopic Better Man struggles at the box office in US opening weekend

nme.com January 11, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Robbie Williams' biopic "Better Man" had a disappointing opening weekend in U.S. cinemas, earning only $580,000 on its first day. The film, featuring Williams as a CGI chimpanzee, was released in the U.S. on January 10 after debuting in the UK on December 26. The film, directed by Michael Gracey, has a reported budget of $110 million. It has made £3.8 million in its first two weekends in the UK. Critics have mixed feelings about the film's execution and storytelling. Additionally, the film's song "Forbidden Road" was disqualified from the Oscars due to using material from an existing song. Williams expressed acceptance of the decision, focusing on enjoying the film's release and his life.


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