«Dear Evan Hansen,» a film based on the beloved Broadway hit musical, opened to a paltry $7.5 million at the North American box office this weekend.
Estimates for the Universal Pictures film, which has Ben Platt reprising his role as the titular character, were all over the map. Some analysts believed the film would make around $10 million while others projected closer to what the film ultimately brought in. However, $7.5 million is disappointing for a film that’s based on a Tony Award-winning musical with a strong fan base, a US national tour and a London production. There are multiple reasons why «Evan Hansen» failed to bring in more ticket sales. For starters, the movie theater industry is still recovering from the ongoing pandemic.
