Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Ari Aster's Father Suggested He Stop Screenwriting After Box Office Flop
After his movie 'Beau Is Afraid' didn't do well at the box office, director Ari Aster's father suggested he stop screenwriting.
Aster talked about this on a podcast, explaining how the movie lost money and didn't get good reviews.
He said it was a bummer because it was a big project that didn't do well.
Despite the advice, Aster wrote another movie called 'Eddington.'
He felt sad about how his movie was received, but messages of support helped.
Aster is now hoping 'Eddington' will be a success.
Ari Aster's father advised him to stop screenwriting after 'Beau Is Afraid' underperformed.
Aster shared this on the 'WTF with Marc Maron' podcast.
'Beau Is Afraid' grossed $12 million worldwide against a $35 million budget.
Aster expressed sadness over the film's poor critical and commercial reception.
Aster wrote 'Eddington' despite the advice and it is currently in theaters.
- Who
- Ari Aster and his father.
- What
- Ari Aster's father advised him to stop screenwriting after 'Beau Is Afraid' flopped.
- When
- During a recent podcast appearance.
- Where
- Washington DC
- Why
- Due to the film's poor box office performance and critical reception.
Ari Aster
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Feelings about the film
Ari Aster
Expresses sadness over the film's reception.
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- Director
- Ari Aster
- Film
- 'Beau Is Afraid'
- Box Office Gross (Beau)
- $12 million
- Budget (Beau)
- $35 million
- Upcoming Film
- 'Eddington'