In fact, the studio believes "Americana" will turn an easy profit when all is said and done. We've heard the studio spin before: box office opening weekend isn't what it used to be, and these movies are designed to turn a profit while looking at the long game of putting it on PVOD and licensing it to a streamer.

Sweeney’s new movie only garnered an estimated $500,000 during its opening weekend, The Hollywood Reporter has noted.