Will ‘The Last Duel’ Be Ben Affleck’s Last Theatrical Release?

Ben Affleck just dropped some major news on theater-loving fans!

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He said that “The Last Duel” might be his last theatrical release!

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The Ridley Scott directed film was a bomb at the box office.

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It only made $10 million on a budget of $100 million. Ouch!

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The film had serious star power from Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Jodie Comer.

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Ridley Scott blamed “apathetic millennials” and “cellphones” for the film’s poor reception.

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Affleck defended Scott’s criticism, but he also said he has a different take.

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He thinks that audiences are neglecting heading to theaters in favor of streaming things at home.

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He said, “I love the theatrical experience, but the business has changed over time.”

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