The ending was also altered for the film, so that, according to Platt, it can hold "the deceitful Evan to account more than the musical did."[91] The film had its world premiere as the Opening Night Gala Presentation of the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2021,[103] to be followed by a theatrical release on September 24, 2021, including IMAX screenings.[104][105] The film was not as well-received as the stage version and was, months prior to the premiere, criticized by the public, who accused it of nepotism for the filmmakers' decision to have Platt, at age 27, reprise his role as a teenager.[106][107] The film had an opening weekend box office of $7.5 million worldwide and finished its run in theaters with $19.1 million.[108][109][110] It received four nominations at the 42nd Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Director, Worst Actor (for Ben Platt) and Worst Supporting Actress (for Amy Adams).[111]