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HenryCavill’sArgyllesuffered tremendouslynot onlyat the box officebut alsoin the critic reviews.The spy thriller film helmed byKingsmandirector Matthew Vaughn led a promising introduction with its star-studded cast, but even with the tandem ofThe Witcherstar and John Cena, the movie still flopped.
Meanwhile, the animated adventure comedy filmThe Garfield Movieis making waves on its weekend premiere. The beloved cat is definitely attracting viewers out of pure nostalgia, and funnily enough, its box office debut earned higher thanArgylle’s worldwide gross!
The Garfield MovieDirector Reveals Why The Character Remains Timeless
Director Mark Dindal talked about the inspiration behind creatingThe Garfield Movieand why it remains a popular figure throughout the decades. He toldAnimation Scoop:
There’s a universal quality to him, which there has to be because he’s been around for 45+ years. And what I thought was interesting, because we had access to the 45 years’ worth of comics in the database to do research… you could go to comics from last week or 30 years ago.
The reason why many fans find Garfield so relatable is that he shares the same mundane preferences as humans. The filmmaker stated how “universal things as loving food, hating Mondays, wanting to take a nap” make him a timeless character.
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Bringing Garfield to the big screen entails a lot of creative brainstorming. Fans who grew up with the character have absolutely seen many shows featuring the famed orange cat. The film needs to introduce something novel.
I was really excited about that element from the start, because in a feature, especially, we always look for other facets to the character… other levels of dimension and depth you may explore.
Dindal shared that they added “another facet of Garfield in terms of vulnerability and insecurity that we haven’t seen very much.” He also remarked that the movie promises tons of “absurd comedy and visual humor” but it will also find “a place for some heart.” Can fans expect some tear-jerking moments? There’s only one way to find out!
Fans Roasted Henry Cavill’sArgylle
The Garfield Moviehas opened in theaters, and despite its low Memorial Day opening while simultaneously battlingAnya Taylor-Joy’sFuriosa, the film proved to be a better option for moviegoers thanHenry Cavill’sArgylle.
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As perBox Office Mojo,The Garfield Movieearned $98 million on its debut weekend, whileArgyllehas a disappointing worldwide total of $96 million. The latter’s budget was $200 million, causing Universal Pictures to lose tons of money.
Fans also agree thatThe Garfield Movieis so much better thanArgylle. Read their tweets below:
Makes sense lol
— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts)August 05, 2025
Admittedly I saw Argylle in theaters. It was like my funeral for Matthew Vaughn
— ThisIsAllYourFault (@ASometimesBest)July 25, 2025
https://twitter.com/Travjt2/status/1794889212669653396
One of these movies has a cat begging to be buried in cheese.
The other has a cat that gets hurled into the air.
This isn’t hard.
— Scott (@scottler424)August 13, 2025
Gardield gonna cooked by greatnesspic.twitter.com/Qsu3PscAoO
— CJ (@Christi84323915)August 25, 2025
There’s no denying that the poor marketing forArgyllehas greatly affected its performance, but more significantly, the early negative reviews have spread like wildfire, convincing fans that it’s not worth their time.
Argylleis available to stream on Apple TV+.The Garfield Movieis now showing in theaters worldwide.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
