Clint Eastwood's Latest Film: A Strange Release Story

Clint Eastwood's new movie, "Juror #2, " is causing quite a stir. While it's playing in over 300 UK cinemas, it's barely showing in the US. This isn't your typical Oscar-hopeful strategy. Warner Bros. isn't even reporting the film's box office numbers, and it might move to streaming soon. Eastwood, at 94, wasn't at the premiere, sparking health concerns. But he's reportedly back to work. So, what's going on? Eastwood's films have been profitable and critically acclaimed for Warner Bros. His last movie, "Cry Macho, " didn't do great, but that was during the pandemic. Warner Bros. ' new CEO, David Zaslav, might not be a fan. He's under pressure after the flop of "Joker: Folie à Deux" and the success of "Oppenheimer" under Universal. Eastwood's still working on new projects, but "Juror #2" seems to be getting the cold shoulder.