‘Time to disappear’: Harry and Meghan urged to step back after latest flop
After Meghan-produced documentary Cookie Queens opened weakly at the box office, a royal commentator says the couple should cut back on publicity, stop rebranding and focus on creating one project strong enough to succeed on its own
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing yet another professional disappointment with their documentary "Cookie Queens." The film, directed by Alysa Nahmias and produced by Meghan, opened in American theaters on August 7, 2026, to modest box office numbers. Despite its Sundance premiere and royal connections, the movie grossed only $327,797 in its first weekend, outperformed by a 71-minute compilation of cat videos in Britain.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield has advised the couple to step back professionally for a while, suggesting they reduce their press activity and focus on a single project with experienced professionals. Schofield believes the couple's issue lies in attempting to establish authority in too many areas at once, and advises choosing one area, mastering it, and using success to rebuild credibility.
She also recommends they avoid topics related to their royal disputes and find new projects to build their career.
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