Movies that failed at the box office despite having a big budget and star cast

List of films that failed at the box office despite a big budget and a star-studded cast

Film studios produce films to make a profit, but not every film brings in revenue for the creators. Even projects with a big budget and a star-studded cast are not immune to failure.

**“Cats” (2019)**

This musical has a rating of only 2.8 out of 10 on IMDb. Despite a total budget of $95 million and a star-studded cast (Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, Judi Dench, etc.), the film won 6 anti-Golden Raspberry awards and grossed only $75.5 million.

**“Jungle Cruise” (2021)**

With a budget of $200 million, this adventure film grossed just over $220 million in theaters. Despite starring actors such as Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti, the film failed to achieve the expected results.

**“Shutterstock” (2013)**

This comedy based on the comic book of the same name received terrible reviews and failed at the box office, collecting only $ 78 million against a budget of $ 130 million. The film starred actors such as Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, and Kevin Bacon.

**“47 Ronin” (2013)**

This fantasy film starring Keanu Reeves received negative reviews from critics and failed at the box office. It failed to impress even Japanese audiences. The film, with a budget of $ 175 million, grossed just over $ 150 million.

**“Future Earth” (2015)**

This science fiction film about a genius inventor and a teenager barely covered its costs. Although it grossed $209 million against a budget of $190 million, taking into account the $90-140 million spent on marketing, the film would have had to make at least $850 million to break even. Even the participation of stars such as George Clooney and Hugh Laurie could not save the project.

**“Amsterdam” (2022)**

A box office failure in 2022, “Amsterdam” was criticized by critics for its weak script and direction. Only the acting and visual effects were praised. With a budget of $80 million, the film earned only $31 million. The film stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, Rami Malek, Robert De Niro, Taylor Swift, and more.

**The Call of the Wild (2020)**

Set during the 1890s gold rush, this adventure film grossed just over $111 million on a budget of $135 million. The film adaptation of Jack London's classic novel starred Harrison Ford and Omar Sy.

**The Lone Ranger (2013)**

According to estimates by The New York Times, the film cost the studio $375 million to make and market. The film was expected to gross at least $650 million worldwide, but only managed to gross $260 million. This western comedy starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter was a huge loss.

**“Twins” (2019)**

This film, in which the hero encounters his younger clone, had a box office value of $ 138 million, and collected about $ 173.5 million at the box office. According to experts, the film caused a net loss of $ 111 million for the studio. Actors such as Will Smith, Clive Owen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead starred in the film.

**“The Mummy” (2017)**

This remake of the “Mummy” franchise starred stars such as Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe. Although the film grossed $ 410 million against a production and marketing budget of $ 345 million, it needed to collect at least $ 450 million to break even. As a result, Universal Pictures lost $ 60-100 million.

**The Matrix: Resurrections (2021)**

The fourth installment of the cult film "The Matrix" was highly praised by critics for its acting (Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss), action sequences, music, direction, and visual effects, but did not perform as expected at the box office. It grossed only $159 million against a budget of $190 million. The film also starred Priyanka Chopra, Christina Ricci, and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

**Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)**

This superhero film starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, and Robin Wright earned just over $169.5 million on a budget of $200 million. The Hollywood Reporter wrote that the studio could lose $100 million.

**Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)**

The sixth installment of the Terminator franchise stars Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more. The film was highly anticipated due to the involvement of James Cameron, the director of the first two Terminator films. Although the film grossed $260 million, it was expected to gross more than $450 million worldwide, with an additional $80-100 million spent on marketing and distribution.

**I'm Hot (2022)**

This feature-length animated film, produced by Pixar and Walt Disney Studios, failed at the box office despite being nominated for the Golden Globe and Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature Film. It earned only $20 million on a budget of $175 million, making it the #1 film on the list of "Biggest Losers".