"They want to be the better man...": Internet in splits as Paramount states they won't release weekly box office numbers for ‘BETTER MAN’

Paramount Pictures did not exactly get a flying start with 2025 as the house's overblown, extravagantly mounted, and expensive musical biopic about British singer Robbie Williams, Better Man, hit a rock at the box office. The picture did not strike a chord with reviewers or viewers despite the enormous effort and vision.

Despite its unusual concept - Robbie Williams as a computer-generated chimpanzee - which baffled viewers and reviewers, the movie failed to garner significant local and international recognition. It grossed a paltry $1.9 million at the US box office despite an enormous budget of $110 million.

Better Man's weekly box office results will no longer be released by Paramount. The film's consistently low box office performance prompted the studio to take this move.

As soon as the news broke out, social media was flooded with fans' reactions. Someone (@Mr Pro Wrestling Fan) on X (formerly Twitter) posted:

"I guess they want to be the better man in this situation"

Better Man seemed to have struggled to establish its rhythm, even with the most ambitions and a tiny amount invested. Perhaps Robbie Williams' portrayal as a CGI chimp was a little too "out there" for some people. The film's release has left many puzzled due to its unorthodox strategy, which did not go well with the audience.

With critics scratching their heads and viewers wondering if they had strayed into the wrong theatre, the film bombed harder than a wedding dance move. Maybe next time, a little more charisma and a little less chimp would work!

Let me walk you through how netizens have reacted regarding this news!

Here are some of the netizens' comments as Paramount announces they will no longer release the weekly box office numbers for ‘BETTER MAN’

Someone (@New California Neighbor) commented:

"Wait was this movie about a monkey I thought it was a Pearl Jam biopic lol"

Another one (Kede) commented:

"I’m shocked a movie about an obscure European musician didn’t do well in the US"

A user (@Dr. Steve Brulee, PhD) wrote:

"can they fire everyone involved with this specific shot?"

Another user (@brandon) commented:

"Better musical than emilia perez still"

Someone (@Copacetic) expressed:

"Probably a good movie but nobody has any idea who this dude is under 50 years old in the US"

A netizen (@MrAxelStone) commented:

"What was the point of making this movie? Who thought it was a good idea?"

Another netizen (@Hippocleides) expressed:

"Who greenlights these films?"

A folk (@Kerrblam) commented:

"Not sure who thought a retarded looking monkey was going to sell."

Another one (@Mito) wrote:

"They shouldn’t have pulled it from so many theaters. How can you judge and make decisions based off performance in a limited release?"

Someone (@Neil) expressed:

"Better Man is better than Emilia Perez"

Another one (TheBombersDream) wrote:

"When I first saw a trailer on TV I honestly thought it was a spoof. It wasn't until the end I realized it was actually a movie. Completely and comically insane idea."

A user (@Avi Harkishun) expressed:

"People have a hard time accepting Planet of the Apes in a musical."

A netizen (@Rex Umberleigh) wrote:

"Of all the "who asked for this" this is the most "who asked for this"

So this is how netizens have reacted. Paramount's decision to use a computer-generated monkey for the role of Robbie Williams was not well received. The picture failed to gain ground despite having a large budget and ambitious aim. The viewers were left pondering the decisions taken in the film's production.

Better Man struggled at the box office despite its large budget and audacious decisions. Robbie Williams' distinctive portrayal of a computer-generated monkey in the movie didn't exactly work out. The next time, Paramount will probably pause to think before determining whether to go for the fences or perhaps stick to a more straightforward pitch.

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