Kurt Russell Was Worried About Tombstone's Box Office, But His Wyatt Earp Movie Ended Up Making Way More Than The Other One

Kurt Russell was worried Tombstone would get buried at the box office by Wyatt Earp, but Tombstone ended up outgrossing its competitor by a lot.

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · Michael Collins

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While Russell and co. were shootingTombstonein Arizona, Costner and co. were shootingWyatt Earpin New Mexico.

Russell was worried that Costners biopic would outgross his at the box office.

AndElliott turned out to be right; the best movie won.

WhileTombstonewas widely praised,Wyatt Earpwas panned.

Source:Entertainment Weekly

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