Jenna Ortega’s Sci-Fi Film Box Office Collapses as Studio Stops Reporting Numbers

Jenna Ortega’s latest sci-fi movie has suffered a catastrophic box office collapse, with its second-weekend numbers so poor that the studio has stopped reporting them publicly. The film, which opened to disappointing results, has now become a case study in how quickly a high-profile release can lose momentum. Ortega, known for her breakout role in Netflix’s 'Wednesday' and the recent 'Scream' franchise, was expected to draw younger audiences, but the movie failed to connect with critics or viewers. Industry analysts note that even with a modest production budget, the lack of transparency from the studio signals deep financial trouble. The decision to withhold box office data is rare and typically reserved for films that are underperforming so severely that continued reporting could damage the studio’s stock price or future distribution deals. This move may also affect Ortega’s upcoming projects, as studios reassess her box office draw outside of established franchises. For now, the film’s fate serves as a reminder that star power alone cannot save a movie from weak storytelling and poor marketing. The question remains whether the studio will pivot to a streaming release sooner than planned to recoup losses.