Harry and Meghan’s Documentary Debut Beaten at Box Office By Viral Cat Videos
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Key Points:
- "Cookie Queens," a 91-minute documentary about four Girl Scouts competing to be America's top cookie seller, is the first film executive-produced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex under their Archewell banner.
- The film premiered alongside "CatVideoFest 2026," a 71-minute compilation of internet cat videos, with Cookie Queens opening in 446 theaters and CatVideoFest in 255.
- Despite mixed reviews, Cookie Queens grossed $327,797 over the weekend ($735 per screen), while CatVideoFest earned $569,414 ($2,233 per screen), indicating stronger box office performance for the cat video compilation.
- Critics gave varied feedback: Variety found Cookie Queens somewhat rambling, Roger Ebert praised it as an "adorable delight," and Tomris Laffly highlighted its empowering message about young girls as future leaders.
- After a positive Sundance premiere attended by Harry and Meghan, the film's promotion has been limited, leading to modest box office results amid a competitive market.
