Katherine Heigl appeared in the 2006 thriller *Zyzzyx Road*, which became notorious after taking only $30 at the US box office. The film’s extremely limited release makes it an enduring example of how a theatrical run can fail to reach an audience, despite featuring recognisable actors.

The film was shown at a single cinema in Dallas for six days and reportedly sold six tickets at $5 each, producing its $30 total. Directed by and starring Leo Grillo, it also featured Tom Sizemore; its release was designed to meet eligibility requirements for overseas distribution rather than to mount a conventional cinema launch.