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We often believe that in the enchanting realm of Hollywood, star power can work like magic, and save any movie from box office catastrophe. But Emma Watson’s 2015 horror mysteryRegressionproved that even a sprinkle of magical prowess can’t always save the day.
Coming up with the enchanting combination of critically acclaimed star Ethan Hawke and theHarry Pottericon Emma Watson,Regressioninitially promised to brew a blockbuster. But in the end, despite the star power, the film’s spellbinding potential fizzled out, leaving it with a box office performance as flat as a botched broomstick ride.
Ethan Hawke Combined His Acting Prowess with theHarry PotterIcon
Following her global success with theHarry Potterfranchise,Emma Watsonearned massive popularity in Hollywood, which was enough to help her share the screen and rub shoulders with a few of the industry’s finest. Thereafter, in 2015, the actress earned the opportunity to combine her wizardly charm with thespellbinding talents of Ethan Hawkein their horror mysteryRegression.
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Playing the role of a teenage girl Angela Gray who fell prey to a satanic ritual and accused her father of unspoken crimes, Emma Watson shared screen with Ethan Hawke who appeared as Bruce Kenner, the detective who uncovered the mysterious cult. Now, while the psychological thriller promised great potential with a brilliant storyline and iconic star power,Regressionfailed to captivate audiences.
Despite fans’ hype to seeEthan Hawke combine his acting prowessand dashing good looks with the Hermione Granger actress, Emma Watson, their expectations eventually fell flat. The film, set against a backdrop of a 1990s satanic mystery, failed to cast the magic that keeps an audience spellbound. Thereafter, the movie earned mixed reviews and garnered a disappointing 14% RT rating.
RegressionBecame Emma Watson’s Lowest Rated Movie of All Time
Despite fans’ expectations being as high as the Astronomy Tower at Hogwarts, Emma Watson and Ethan Hawke’s 2015 movieRegressionended up being the proverbial boggart in the room. In fact, it only earned a mere $15.7M against its estimated $20M production budget as perThe Numbers.
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Although critics and fans expected an otherworldly performance,Regressionproved that even the most potent wand wave could conjure a box office hit. DespiteEthan Hawke’s compelling attempts and Emma Watson’s magical aura, the 2015 film ended up being Watson’s lowest-rated movie to date.
Fresh out ofHarry Potterfame, while Emma Watson’s magical franchise earned $9.5B (viaThe Numbers),Regressionfell to the ground with a thud and turned into a commercial disappointment. But despite the failure, Watson didn’t quit sharpening her acting skills; she later went on to star inBeauty and the Beastand turned it into a major success with a 71% RT rating.
Regressionis currently available to watch on Netflix.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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