2024 witnessed several high-profile films that were supposed to dominate the box office but instead crumbled under the weight. Here are the top 5 biggest duds at the Box Office
Madame Web, Sony’s latest attempt to expand its Spider-Man universe, failed to resonate with audiences. Following the disasters of Morbius and Kraven the Hunter, the studio mistakenly believed any superhero content would suffice. Poor storytelling and a lack of genuine appeal further alienated an already skeptical fanbase.
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Furiosa, a prequel to the critically acclaimed Mad Max: Fury Road, relied heavily on the star power of Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy. Despite the franchise’s legacy, it faltered due to an underwhelming narrative and the absence of the creative magic that made its predecessor iconic.
Joker: Folie à Deux faced backlash for its overly ambitious departure from the original’s grounded, psychological approach. Banking on the first film’s acclaim, the sequel alienated audiences by incorporating a musical format and failing to capture the raw intensity that made Joker a cultural phenomenon.
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Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis collapsed under its own ambition. Hyper-experimentation, budget overruns, and incoherent storytelling left audiences confused and critics unimpressed, proving that even legendary directors are not immune to hubris.
Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, attempted to combine holiday cheer with action-packed spectacle. Unfortunately, its generic plot and overreliance on star power left audiences cold, failing to deliver on its promise of festive excitement.
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Ultimately, 2024 proved that star-studded casts and brand recognition alone aren’t enough to save films that misjudge public expectations.
