As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to look back at some of the most talked-about flops in Hollywood. Despite star-studded casts, massive budgets, and high expectations, these movies failed to deliver at the box office or win over critics.
Here are the top 10 most notable movie flops of the year:
1. Megalopolis
Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited passion project ended up being one of the year’s biggest disappointments. With a global gross of only $9.2 million against a $120 million budget, the ambitious epic left audiences underwhelmed and critics unimpressed.
2. Joker: Folie à Deux
The highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s “Joker” struggled both critically and commercially. Despite its stellar cast and musical twist, it earned a mere 32% critic score and underperformed at the box office.
3. Madame Web
Sony’s latest superhero entry landed with a thud. With an 11% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences found little to love in this poorly reviewed and poorly performing addition to the Spider-Man universe.
4. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Despite its connection to the critically acclaimed “Mad Max: Fury Road,” this prequel failed to capture the same magic. Its opening weekend gross of $32.3 million fell far short of expectations.
5. The Crow
This reboot of the 1994 cult classic failed to take flight. Audiences and critics alike dismissed it, with a 22% critic score and disappointing box office numbers.
6. Kraven the Hunter
Another misstep for Sony’s Spider-Man spin-offs, “Kraven the Hunter” scored just 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and failed to bring audiences into theaters.
7. Hellboy: The Crooked Man
This reboot of the “Hellboy” franchise received a lukewarm reception from both critics and fans. Its 37% score and underwhelming financial performance cemented its place among the year’s flops.
8. Venom: The Last Dance
While it managed to pull in $475 million globally, the final installment in the “Venom” trilogy was a disappointment in terms of critical reception, earning just 41% from critics.
9. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Despite its intriguing title and premise, this film failed to resonate with audiences, leading to poor reviews and lackluster box office returns.
10. Fly Me to the Moon
This Scarlett Johansson-led film did not live up to expectations, both commercially and critically, making it one of the year’s biggest misfires.
What went Wrong?
The common thread among these flops seems to be a mix of bloated budgets, weak storytelling, and failed marketing strategies. Some films tried to cash in on nostalgia or franchise extensions, while others simply couldn’t meet the high expectations set by their creators.
Despite these disappointments, Hollywood has learned time and again that even the biggest failures can pave the way for creative comebacks. Here’s hoping that 2025 brings more hits and fewer misses to the silver screen!
