The Interview 2014 Filmyzilla ((link)) Jun 2026
Estimates suggest The Interview lost over $80 million due to the hack and the limited release. While piracy didn't help, the film did eventually turn a small profit from digital sales—ironically proving that audiences would pay for it if given a safe, legal option.
After threats of violence against theaters showing the film, major cinema chains pulled out, leading Sony to cancel the traditional theatrical release. The Interview 2014 Filmyzilla
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They also gave the film a limited theatrical run in roughly 331 independent theaters that were willing to take the risk. Estimates suggest The Interview lost over $80 million