Top 10 disappointments of 2023: The year's biggest hollywood box office duds
Despite the overwhelming success of films such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, a notable proportion of this summer's movie releases has experienced disappointing performances at the box office. Numerous films are grappling to reach the break-even point, encountering challenges in generating sufficient revenue.
Updated : December 06, 2023 12:06 PM ISTDespite the overwhelming success of films such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, a notable proportion of this summer's movie releases has experienced disappointing performances at the box office. Numerous films are grappling to reach the break-even point, encountering challenges in generating sufficient revenue.
Despite the overwhelming success of films such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, a notable proportion of this summer's movie releases has experienced disappointing performances at the box office.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
he sequel to Shazam! (2019) and the 12th installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), directed by David F. Sandberg, received mixed reviews from critics who deemed it inferior to its predecessor. Unfortunately, it also proved to be a box-office bomb, earning $134 million worldwide against a production budget of $125 million. This financial performance resulted in a significant loss for Warner Bros., estimated at around $150 million.The Flash
As the 13th installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), the film directed by Andy Muschietti has garnered attention for its financial performance. Despite being part of a major franchise, the movie has become one of the biggest box-office bombs of all time. With a worldwide gross of $270.6 million, projections suggest a staggering $200 million loss for Warner Bros.Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Directed by James Mangold, the action-adventure film grossed $384 million worldwide. However, it faced challenges and is considered a box office bomb due to a perceived lack of broad audience appeal and an overall expensive budget. Projections indicate a substantial loss for Disney, estimated at around $100 million.Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
In the fantasy heist action comedy film directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, positive reviews from critics did not translate into box office success. Despite grossing over $208 million worldwide, the film underperformed by falling short of its break-even point.Haunted Mansion
With a budget of $157 million, "Haunted Mansion" is a supernatural horror comedy directed by Justin Simien. Despite a production budget of $150 million, the film garnered mixed reviews from critics and achieved a global gross of $118 million. This performance categorizes it as a box-office disappointment.The Marvels
The follow-up to the 2019 film "Captain Marvel" and an extension of the television miniseries "Ms. Marvel," "The Marvels" has earned $197 million globally. However, with a production budget of $274.8 million, it stands as the lowest-grossing film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), marking it as a box-office disappointment. Please Subscribe us OnGoogle News