Dakota Johnson has opened up about her role in Madame Web, acknowledging that the 2024 Marvel film was a flop. The film had a poor showing at the box office and failed to resonate with fans, which Johnson attributes to a shift in the movie’s vision during production.
Here’s what she said.
Dakota Johnson talks about Madame Web box office verdict
Dakota Johnson didn’t hold back when reflecting on Madame Web’s poor performance. During an appearance on Hot Ones with host Sean Evans, Johnson responded to a light-hearted superhero comment with humor.
During the interview, Evans remarked, “I’m no superhero. I feel it all the same,” while reacting to the spiciness of their wings. To this, Johnson replied with a smile, “I’m also not a superhero. Tried. Failed.”
This isn’t the first time Johnson has spoken candidly about the project. In an interview with The Los Angeles Times, she opened up about the experience of working on the film and its shortcomings. She said, “It wasn’t my fault. There’s this thing that happens now where a lot of creative decisions are made by committee. Or made by people who don’t have a creative bone in their body. And it’s really hard to make art that way.”
She elaborated further, explaining that it had deviated from its original direction. The actress said, “Unfortunately, with Madame Web, it started out as something and turned into something else. I was just sort of along for the ride at that point. But that happens.”
In Madame Web, Johnson took on the role of Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who gains psychic powers and visions of the future after a near-death experience. Although the film featured an ensemble cast that included Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott, it struggled to gain traction. The movie opened to disappointing box office numbers, reportedly earning only $51.5 million globally against its $80 million budget.