Furiosa Saga Struggles
The prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa (2024), failed to live up to its predecessor. Picky fans criticized the CGI, comparing it unfavorably to Fury Road’s practical effects. Despite having grand action sequences, its underperformance in theaters and a 60% revenue drop in the second weekend guaranteed it as a box office flop.
Beau is Afraid Didn’t Attract Viewers
Ari Aster’s $35 million venture, Beau Is Afraid (2023), featuring Joaquin Phoenix, was an unsettling trip for many. Despite critical acclaim, the film’s off-putting, comedic grotesquerie didn’t sit well with general audiences. One critic noted, …an agoraphobe’s increasingly unhinged voyage…
The Creator Struggles with Familiar Themes
Despite its dazzling visuals and unique blend of on-location shots with CGI, The Creator (2023), starring John David Washington, couldn’t recoup its $80 million budget. The movie faced criticism for lacking originality, making it struggle at the box office.
The Northman Fails to Conquer
Robert Eggers’ ambitious Viking epic, The Northman (2022), didn’t fare well in theaters despite intense action sequences and stellar performances from Alexander Skarsgard & Nicole Kidman. Grossing less than $70 million globally, it eventually turned a profit through digital release.
Three Thousand Years of Longing Misfires
The whimsical tales of an ancient genie (Idris Elba) in Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) didn’t enchant audiences, earning only $20 million on a $60 million budget. Critics found it visually impressive yet lacking character depth; one mentioning, Lukewarm in both character and structure.
Babylon Loses its Shine
Damien Chazelle’s Hollywood epic, Babylon (2022), set during the transition from silent films to talkies, flopped big time. Despite its star-studded cast led by Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, excessive length and an odd opening scene involving elephant excrement failed to draw crowds.
The Last Duel Goes Unnoticed
Ridley Scott’s historical drama The Last Duel (2021), boasting performances from Matt Damon and Jodie Comer, fell flat. The film’s complex narrative and Ben Affleck’s quirky wig garnered more memes than ticket sales.
The Magic of In the Heights Misses Out
Lacking Hamilton’s magic, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s adaptation of In the Heights(2021) didn’t connect with theatergoers despite winning multiple Tonys. Released during the pandemic, its uplifting story failed to get people dancing in cinema aisles.
West Side Story Falls Short
An ambitious retake on the classic musical, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story(2021) proved unnecessary for many viewers. Even with fantastic song-and-dance sequences like I feel pretty…
, it struggled to recoup its $100 million budget.
The Birds of Prey Incident
This pre-pandemic DC flick featuring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn couldn’t overcome Suicide Squad’s aftermath. Despite colorful visuals and an engaging performance by Robbie, Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020) signaled the beginning of DC Extended Universe overhaul.
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