Harry and Meghan's 'Hollywood Dream' is in tatters - they had to leave

The Numbers reported grim box-office figures released last Tuesday for Harry and Meghan’s film “Cookie Queens,” pointing to a poor start and underwhelming returns. By midweek, the movie had grossed just over £420,850 total, with only a few general-release titles performing worse—mostly early in the pandemic. In the U.S., outlets described it as harmful for box-office prospects, and commentary suggested the duo may head back to England after failing to break through as entertainment and media moguls. The setback follows Netflix turning down the couple’s “first look” deal, leading Archewell to distribute the film via Roadside Attractions, a Lionsgate subsidiary. The article also notes Harry has been given a week to pay his £9.5 million share of court costs from failed legal action tied to a UK newspaper.