Andrew Garfield is experiencing a tough run at the box office this year. Best known for portraying Spider-Man, the actor has two distinct genre films releasing in theaters within a month of each other, and both have underperformed commercially. Both *The Magic Faraway Tree* and *The Uprising* rank among the lowest opening debuts for a film starring a leading actor of Garfield’s stature this year.
Directed by Paul Greengrass, the historical action film *The Uprising* features Andrew Garfield as a ploughman spearheading a 1381 peasant rebellion against King Richard II in England. It marks Garfield’s second wide-release feature of 2026, following the fantasy adaptation *The Magic Faraway Tree*, which opened on August 21 and brought in his lowest wide-release domestic debut ever, pulling in a three-day total of just $1.3 million.
Meanwhile, *The Uprising* concluded its opening weekend with a mere $3.1 million, marking the lowest debut of Garfield’s career. Prior to *The Magic Faraway Tree*, his lowest-grossing opening was his very first wide release, 2007’s *Lions for Lambs*, which debuted to $6.7 million.
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Domestic Opening Weekend Collection of Andrew Garfield Films
- Lions for Lambs – $6.7 million
- The Social Network – $22.4 million
- The Amazing Spider-Man – $62 million
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – $91.6 million
- Hacksaw Ridge – $15.2 million
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (Cameo Appearance) – $260.1 million
- The Magic Faraway Tree – $1.3 million
Can Artificial Change Andrew Garfield’s Box Office Fate?
Garfield’s cinematic year is far from complete, as he has one final big-screen release remaining. He will portray Sam Altman in the upcoming movie *Artificial*. A trailer was recently released showing the actor stepping into the shoes of the prominent figure at the center of today’s burgeoning artificial intelligence landscape.
Given that AI is a frequent subject of global discussion, natural interest surrounds the project. Garfield has previously demonstrated his ability to successfully portray real-life individuals, sparking curiosity about his performance in this role. Ultimately, the film’s success will depend on its marketing strategy and word-of-mouth reception.
The movie will make festival appearances ahead of its Christmas release later this year. However, the holiday season is heavily congested at the box office, with *Dune 3*, *Avengers: Doomsday*, and *Jumanji* also slated to premiere. Even with strong word of mouth, it will prove challenging for *Artificial* to stand out among these competitors.
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