The recent Margot Robbie movie flop impact is straining her marriage to producer Tom Ackerley, according to reports from insiders. Following the disappointing box office returns of “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” tensions have surfaced between the pair as they assess the consequences and the future of both their careers and relationship.
Box Office Disappointment and Personal Fallout
Margot Robbie’s newest film failed to meet expectations, with only about half of its $40 million budget recouped at the box office, and this significant loss appears to be weighing heavily on her personal life. Sources suggest that the aftermath has already sparked blame within their circle.
“the finger-pointing and blame games have already begun,”
– insider. Tom Ackerley, a film producer and Robbie’s husband since 2016, now faces heightened scrutiny as their partnership navigates the fallout.
Joint Decision Faces Backlash
While “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” which stars Colin Farrell alongside Robbie, was not produced by their joint company LuckyChap Entertainment, it reportedly wouldn’t have moved forward if Robbie hadn’t agreed to the project. Insiders told RadarOnline that the decision to participate was one that both she and Tom Ackerley made together, but the box office failure has now led to mounting stress between them.
“Stronger couples have fallen apart over this stuff, and now Margot and Tom are also feeling the pressure around their next film,”
– insider.
Successes—and Pressure to Repeat Them
Robbie and Ackerley’s company, LuckyChap Entertainment, has seen previous box office triumphs, with “Barbie” pulling in over $1 billion worldwide and “Birds of Prey” surpassing $200 million. However, the couple’s future may hinge on the performance of their next collaboration, “Wuthering Heights,” which stars Margot alongside Jacob Elordi. Reports indicate that industry observers—and possibly the couple themselves—view the film’s success as a pivotal moment for their partnership. Recent buzz, like Margot Robbie posing with Pedro Pascal, has done little to ease the uncertainty.
Upcoming Films and Their Importance
The anticipation remains tense as Margot Robbie’s current project is in post-production. Initial industry feedback suggests that her latest movie, despite LuckyChap’s remarkable record with titles like “I, Tonya” (which earned a Best Actress Oscar nomination for Robbie) and “Barbie” (a 2024 Best Picture Oscar nominee), may struggle to match “Barbie’s” commercial success.
“looks far from the surefire success that Barbie became,”
– insider.
In 2023, Forbes named Margot Robbie the world’s highest-paid actress, emphasizing her stature in Hollywood. However, with mounting pressure from recent box office setbacks and heightened personal stakes, both Robbie and Ackerley face an uncertain future that will likely depend on the outcome of their next major release.
