"Emilia Pérez" had a disappointing box office debut in Mexico, ranking fifth on its first day with a revenue of 1.5 million pesos and 20,000 viewers. Despite being the second film to premiere, it fell behind "Wolfman" and the leader, "Interstellar."
Controversy has surrounded the film, despite the production's attempts to mitigate it. Director Jacques Audiard apologized to the Mexican audience in an interview, explaining that "Emilia Pérez" does not aim to be realistic and that it was not his intention to offend the population.
The film has generated controversy since before its release, provoking criticism for the way it addresses certain themes. Despite accolades at festivals, the audience has expressed their discontent.
Audiard pointed out that the film raises universal questions, although he acknowledges that they may not be the appropriate ones. He prefers the idea of conveying legends instead of truths in his film productions.
