"The Last Duel" box office fiasco The director blames American millennials

Alien, Blade Runner director Ridley Scott's new film The Last Duel, despite its good reputation (Rotten Tomatoes freshness 85%, MTC 67), was a huge failure commercially. In an interview with foreign media, Mr. Lei blamed the box office failure of "The Last Duel" on American millennials.

"I think it comes down to the fact that our current audience is one of those who grew up on damn phones. Millennials never want to be taught anything unless they're told through their phones. It's a very common problem, but I think what we're dealing with right now is the Facebook problem. I think it's misleading, and it gives the latest generation the confidence to make mistakes. ”

"The Last Duel" grossed just $27 million worldwide after its premiere last month, and it's a long way from recouping its $100 million cost.

While Scott initially feared disney would underestimate his historical masterpieces, that wasn't the case.

"Disney's publicity efforts have been done well. The bosses love this movie... I was worried it wasn't for them. ”

The Last Duel failed at the box office, but Scott still supported the film and said the studio's decision was correct from start to finish. "The Last Duel" received 8 ratings from IGN.