Zoolander 2 (2016)
We’re not sure who told Ben Stiller that we needed a sequel to Zoolander 15 years later, but it happened. The movie was a total flop, with an IMDb rating of 4.7 out of 10.
Zoolander 2
Alexander (2004)
Despite a star studded cast featuring Angelina Jolie, who despite only being one year older than him, played Colin Farrell’s mother, Alexander totally failed. The film’s estimated losses come out to about $71 million. Yikes!
Alexander (2004)
Beloved (1998)
The film, based on Toni Morrison’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel featured Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, and Oprah Winfrey. Sadly, the film could not compete with Chucky, which was released the same week. Winfrey recalled: “[T]hey said, ‘It’s over. You got beat by Chucky.’ And I said, ‘Who’s Chucky? What do you mean it’s over? It’s just Saturday morning!’”
Beloved (1998)
Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
Fourteen years of production and stars like Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig couldn’t make Cowboys & Aliens work. The film was released the same week as The Smurfs and ended up losing between $63 to $75 million total at the box office.
Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
Death Wish (2018)
Death Wish, featuring Bruce Willis, cost $30 million and only made a paltry $34 million, which in the film industry, a net of $4 million is next to nothing. Timing was certainly not on this movie’s side, as it was released only three weeks after the Parkland shooting and just days after the Las Vegas mass shooting.
Death Wish (2018)
Ben-Hur (2016)
The 2016 remake of classic film Ben-Hur ended up losing between $75 to $121 million. The film was panned critically and by audiences. Among its chief criticisms, it is considered to be one of the worst remakes of all times.
Ben Hur (2016)
The Happytime Murders (2018)
The Happytime Murders was panned for its overly vulgar humor and even caused a lawsuit by Sesame Street to be filed for mocking the child-friend show. The total loss of the film is estimated to be around $12.5 million.
The Happytime Murders (2018)
Heaven’s Gate (1980)
Heaven’s Gate made film history for absolutely all the reasons. The western was directed by Michael Cimino, whose career would never be the same after his massive-budget vision for the film ended up costing $123 million in losses to the film’s studio, United Artists, which ended up going bankrupt after the film was released. Additionally, the film was subject to animal abuse allegations, and to cap it off, it was considered by critics to be “one of the greatest injustices of cinematic history.”
Heaven’s Gate (1980)
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Any film that is associated with the Star Wars franchise is always expected to have great performance. However, studios miscalculated with Solo: A Star Wars Story. The film lost $100 million and many people claimed it was due to “Star Wars fatigue,” as it was released a mere five months after The Last Jedi.
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)
Despite the fact that The Fall of the Roman Empire had fantastic performances by Hollywood icons like Sophia Loren, Christopher Plummer, and Alex Guinness, its extravagant set costs ended up causing the film to lost up to $126 million.
The Fall Of The Roman Empire (1964)
Battleship (2012)
Despite a cast including Rihanna, Alexander Skarsgard, and Brooklyn Decker, the film which was loosely based on the board game of the same name was a total failure. Considered to be one of the worst Naval films of all time, the movie cost the studio about $220.4 million in losses.
Battleship (2012)
Conan the Barbarian (2011)
It seems like Hollywood will never learn when it comes to reboots. Although Jason Momoa gave a valiant effort, critics concluded that Arnold Schwarzenegger set the bar for this role. The reboot ended up losing somewhere between $60 and $66 million.
Conan The Barbarian (2011)
Green Lantern (2011)
Before he embodied the anti-hero Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds played DC Comics superhero Green Lantern. The movie was criticized for its inconsistent tone, mediocre CGI, and its villain portrayals. The film ended up costing the studio $98 million in losses.
Green Lantern (2011)
Gigli (2003)
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck couldn’t make this movie work despite their star power. Gigli is considered by many to be the worst movie ever made and it ended up grossing $7.3 million after costing $75.6 million to make. It was also heavily criticized and mocked for years.
Gigli (2003)
Red Planet (2000)
This sci-fi Val Kilmer tells the story about astronauts who ended up on Mars along with a killer robot. The film cost $93 million in losses, but also ended up costing Val Kilmer his friendship with his co-star Tom Sizemore.
Red Planet (2000)
A Sound of Thunder (2005)
The film, which was based on a Ray Bradbury short story with the same name, was not well-received and many critics said it did the original story a disservice. A Sound of Thunder ended up losing about $96.3 million total.
A Sound Of Thunder (2005)
The Astronaut’s Wife (1999)
Although The Astronaut’s Wife starred big-time Hollywood names like Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp, that did not help this box office flop. The film was considered to be melodramatic and boring and ended up losing $114.4 million. It holds an average rating of 33% on Rotten Tomatoes as well.
The Astronaut’s Wife (1999)
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
The Jackie Chan and Steve Coogan film version of the Jules Verne novel Around the World in 80 Days was critically panned and lost about $99.6 million. Critics said that the movie: “consists almost entirely of people falling down and/or being hit on the head.”
Around The World In 80 Days (2004)
Father’s Day (1997)
Comedy legends Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus couldn’t save this 1997 movie from becoming a total flop. The script was criticized for being flat and the film ended up losing about $106 million.
Father’s Day (1997)
Battlefield Earth (2000)
Battlefield Earth featured John Travolta in a world where space invaders had huge heads and force fed humans rats. It’s unclear who thought the premise was a good idea, but the movie ended up costing $108 million in losses and is considered to be one of the best worst movies ever.
Battlefield Earth (2000)
Windtalkers (2002)
Windtalkers, featuring Nicholas Cage, did so poorly that it nearly brought MGM down along with it. Following three other consecutive flop, the film ended up costing MGM studios about $110 million total.
Windtalkers (2002)
Pan (2015)
The 2015 iteration of the classic Peter Pan story did not do well at all, with critic Roger Ebert lamenting: “Why do filmmakers continue to feel the need to squeeze all the joy and magic out of such a remarkably enduring figure?” Pan ended up losing anywhere between $89 and $155 million.
Pan (2015)
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Featuring an incredible cast including Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, and Zach Galifianakis, as well as director Ava DuVernay and a massive advertising campaign, A Wrinkle in Time was truly a disappointment. The box office bomb cost up to $131 million, while critics criticized “with the film’s heavy use of CGI and numerous plot holes.”
A Wrinkle In Time (2018)
Power Rangers (2017)
The Power Rangers franchise was huge in the 1990’s, so it’s no wonder that in the age of reboots, studios tried their hand with a new version recently. However, things did not pan out, especially since it was released the same weekend as Guardians of the Galaxy, and ended up costing the studio $76 million.
Power Rangers (2017)
How Do You Know (2010)
How Do You Know was a total box office flop and didn’t do director James Brooks’ career any favors. He had previously directed Terms of Endearment, As Good As It Gets, Taxi, and Broadcast News, but this film, despite its star-studded cast (featuring Reese Witherspoon, Jack Nicholson, Owen Wilson, and Paul Rudd) ended up losing about $51 million.
How Do You Know (2010)
Tomorrowland (2015)
Box office flop Tomorrowland proves that any actor can experience a total bomb, even George Clooney. The Brad Bird directed film ended up costing between $79 and $150 million. Many credit this to poor marketing for the movie.
Tomorrowland (2015)
The Wolfman (2010)
Sometimes, despite the fact that a film is favored by critics, it can still be considered to be a box office flop. The Wolfman, featuring Benicio del Toro and Emily Blunt, won an Oscar but actually ended up losing about $87 million.
The Wolfman (2010)
xXx: State of the Union (2005)
Although the original 2002 xXx film turned a profit, its ill-fated sequel could not do the same. xXx: State of the Union lost a massive $98 million despite having a cast full of big name stars.
xXx: State of the Union (2005)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
Even though the rights to The Man From U.N.C.L.E. were secured in 1994 by producer John Davis, the film did not come to fruition until two decades later in 2015. Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer starred in the Cold War spy thriller, but it still ended up losing $83 million.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
Sahara (2005)
2005’s Sahara continues to strengthen the argument that film adaptations are never as good as their source material. Despite its cast featuring Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz, Sahara lost about $100 million. The book’s author, Clive Cussler, even sued the studio for breach of contract for how badly the film was executed.
Sahara (2005)
Fantastic Four (2015)
While this film franchise started out strong, as the film installments progressed, critics agreed that Fantastic Four was going downhill. They said the film suffered from underdeveloped characters, cheesy dialogue, and a weak storyline. The losses of the film came out to be between $83 and $103 million.
Fantastic Four (2015)
Gods of Egypt (2016)
Gods of Egypt featured a hugely talented cast including Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Chadwick Boseman, Gerard Butler, and Geoffrey Rush, however that wasn’t enough to save this movie. Panned by critics, the film ended up losing $92 million and has a 15% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Gods Of Egypt (2016)
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
The film is a sequel to Blade Runner, which was based on Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Despite the fact that the film was nominated for 5 Academy Awards, it actually lost about $80 million at the box office.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Supernova (2000)
This remake of a 1990 sci-fi film ended up costing MGM studios about $83 million at the box office. Director Walter Hill started out as the film’s director, but halfway through the project ended up quitting and demanded that his name be removed from the film altogether.
Supernova (2000)
The Nutcracker in 3D (2010)
The beloved Christmastime tale was brought to the big screen in 3D in 2010, but The Nutcracker in 3D fell way short. Not only did it have an estimated box office loss of $82 million, it actually also has a stunning rating of 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Nutcracker In 3D (2010)
Town & Country (2001)
Town & Country featured Hollywood heavyweights like Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, Andie MacDowell, and more. The ill-fated film’s release was delayed a whopping 12 times before it finally many it to the big screen. It ended up being a huge flop and cost about $85 million in losses.
Town & Country (2001)
Treasure Planet (2002)
Treasure Planet is a Disney re-imagination of the classic Treasure Island book by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is considered to be one of the least successful Disney animated features, only bringing in $13 million in its Thanksgiving opening weekend, costing the studio about $82 million.
Treasure Planet (2002)
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is polarizing in many ways. First of all, even though it managed to make $226 million, it actually still bombed at the box office, with a loss of $84 million. Reviews for the film are all over the place, with some describing it as “deliriously entertaining” while other claimed that it was “a punishing 137 minutes.” You watch and decide on your own!
Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets (2017)
Seventh Son (2015)
Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges’ combined star power was not enough to prevent Seventh Son from becoming a box office flop. The film is based on the book The Spook’s Apprentice, by Joseph Delaney, and ended up losing about $85 million total.
Seventh Son (2015)
The Good Dinosaur (2015)
The Good Dinosaur made history for Pixar, but not in a good way. It became the first Pixar film to bomb at the box office. It lost about $85 million, therefore making it the lowest grossing movie from Pixar, as well as its first box office failure. Despite the fact that the film was charmingly adorable, it wasn’t enough to bring people out.
The Good Dinosaur (2015)
Rise of the Guardians (2012)
DreamWorks and Paramount joined forces to produce Rise of the Guardians. They poured $125 million into the project and although the film was actually well received, it still managed to lose about $87 million.
Rise Of The Guardians (2012)
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
This 3D version of the classic English fairytale stars an impressive cast including Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy, Nicholas Hoult, and Ian McShane. The project, which tells the story of Hack and the Beanstalk, ended up losing $120 million.
Jack The Giant Slayer (2013)
Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Jupiter Ascending stars Mila Kunis as Jupiter Jones, a cleaning woman who is informed that she is destined for greatness. Unfortunately, the movie was not destined for greatness, and it ended up losing $120 million at the box office, as well as earning only 26% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Cutthroat Island (1995)
This 1995 swashbuckler film featured Geena David, Matthew Modine, and Frank Langella. It was known for its troubled and chaotic production, which might explains why it was one of the biggest flops in the history of the box office. It lost $147 million total.
Cutthroat Island (1995)
Evan Almighty (2007)
Evan Almighty tried to recreate the magic of its predecessor, Bruce Almighty, but unfortunately was not able to replicate that success, despite starring the ever hilarious Steve Carrell. The movie ended up losing $88 million.
Evan Almighty (2007)
The Promise (2016)
2016’s The Promise tells a love story between an Armenian medical student, an American journalist, and an American woman right before the Armenian genocide. It only earned $12 million against a $90 million budget. It lost over $100 million, but the studio said that its aim was to raise awareness about the Armenian genocide.
The Promise (2016)
R.I.P.D. (2013)
R.I.P.D. was so hated by critics that Time shared that it was “too awful to review.” The film featured Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, and Mary-Louise Parker, but despite the impressive cast, the film completely bombed, earning only $78 million against a $130 million budget.
R.I.P.D. (2013)
The Alamo (2004)
The Alamo is a 2004 Western that tells the story of the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. It featured Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, and Jason Patric, but nothing could save it from the 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film earned just $25.8 million against a $107 million budget.
The Alamo (2004)
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is a 2001 sci-fi film based on the video game of the same night. The film ended up exceeding its original budget and ended up costing $137 million to make. Unfortunately, it only earned $85 million and is credited with the demise of Square Pictures studio.
Final Fantasy The Spirits Within (2001)
Stealth (2005)
Stealth, released in 2005, featured Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, and Jamie Foxx. It holds a 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is considered a huge flop, as it earned $79.3 million against a budget of $135 million. It was also critically panned.
Stealth (2005)
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
The Adventures of Pluto Nash features Eddie Murphy, Randy Quaid, Rosario Dawson, Luis Guzman, and John Cleese. However, it was a huge critical and box office bomb, grossing just over $7 million total against a $100 million budget, making it one of the most expensive box office flops of all time, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The Adventures Of Pluto Nash (2002)
47 Ronin (2013)
Despite the fact it features the Internet’s boyfriend, Keanu Reeves, this fantasy action film grossed $151 million against a budget of between $175-225 million. It ended up leaving Universal studios in the red in the year 2013, with Variety magazine calling it one of “Hollywood’s biggest box office bombs of 2013.”
47 Ronin (2013)
The Lone Ranger (2013)
The Lone Ranger features Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer and was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Buckheimer Films, and Infinitum Nihil. The production faced many issues and was even almost cancelled before being released. It ended up losing over $150 million.
The Lone Ranger (2013)
Titan A.E. (2000)
When Titan A.E. was already $30 million into its budget, its original director and producer were fired. While the movie was still in production, Fox Animation Studios had to faze many cutbacks and it was closed in 2000. That meant that 300 animation staff were laid off and new animators had to be outsourced. The film grossed just $36.7 million against a budget estimated between $75-90 million. The movie ended up costing the studio $100 million.
Titan A.E. (2000)
Monster Trucks (2016)
2016’s Monster Trucks was produced by Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, and Disruption Entertainment. The film cost $125 million to make but only ended up grossing $64 million, making the film a total bomb.
Monster Trucks (2016)
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
2017’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword was Guy Ritchie’s attempt to retell the classic King Arthur story. Unfortunately, the film made $148 million against its $175 million. It was originally meant to be the first of a six part film franchise, but the remaining films were cancelled due to the fact that it cost Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures over $150 million.
King Arthur Legend Of The Sword (2017)
Mars Needs Moms (2011)
Mars Needs Moms is based on the children’s book of the same name by author Berkeley Breathed. Unfortunately, the animated flick ended up losing between $100 and $144 million at the box office, making it one of the biggest flops of all time.
Mars Needs Moms (2011)
John Carter (2012)
2012’s John Carter ended up costing Disney a whopping $200 million, making it one of the biggest flops in box office history. There was even a sequel and a spinoff trilogy in the works, but all of those subsequent films were cancelled due to the film’s failure.
John Carter (2012)
Robin Hood (2018)
The 2018 rendition of Robin Hood meant to take the story into a darker direction than previous versions. However, that did not seem to appeal to audiences much, as the film ended up losing $100 million.
Robin Hood (2018)
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)
The 2003 animated film Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas ended up losing the studio about $125 million. Despite the fact that Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Michelle Pfeiffer lent their voices to the film, the fact was that it opened against Finding Nemo, and it did not manage to perform.
Sinbad Legend Of The Seven Seas (2003)