Ava DuVernay’s 'A Wrinkle in Time': Why the Film Struggled at the Box Office | THR News

A Wrinkle in Time, directed by Ava Duvernay, was a landmark for diversity in Hollywood, featuring a diverse cast led by Storm Reid. Despite its significance, the film struggled at the box office, opening to $33.1 million. Audience demographics were similar to other fantasy films like The BFG and Miss Peregrine's, with a slight increase in minority viewers. The film faced challenges common to non-sequel fantasy films, such as mixed reviews and difficulty in audience categorization. Despite this, it marked a historic moment with two films by African American directors topping the box office, highlighting the importance of diverse voices in cinema.

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