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Superhero Movies That Deserved Better

Exploring Great Superhero Movies That Didn’t Get the Recognition They Earned
Superhero Movies That Deserved Better

Highlights

  • Superhero movies often face unexpected flops despite quality content and the need to make double their budget to be profitable.
  • Box office success doesn't always align with critical reception, as evidenced by films like The Marvels.
  • Marketing, timing, and audience expectations play significant roles in the financial success of superhero films, leading to surprising outcomes.

Over the years, the superhero movie genre has seen massive success with blockbusters like The Avengers and The Dark Knight. However, not all superhero films have received the recognition they deserved, despite their quality.

For a superhero movie to be profitable, it typically needs to earn double its production budget. This is due to the high marketing costs and the share that theaters take from the profits. Unfortunately, many exceptional superhero movies have flopped, not because of their content, but due to various other reasons.

6 Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer

The 2007 Sequel To Fox's First Stab At A Cinematic Fantastic Four

  • Production Budget: $120-$130 million
  • Box Office Gross: $301.91 million

The Fantastic Four franchise has had its ups and downs. Despite the potential shown in the sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, mixed reviews and audience reception led to its underperformance at the box office.

5 Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn)

Harley Quinn's DC Spin-Off

  • Production Budget: $97 million
  • Box Office Gross: $205.37 million

Birds of Prey, focusing on Harley Quinn, failed to attract audiences despite positive reviews, partly due to its release timing coinciding with the onset of the Covid pandemic.

4 Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm

An Animated Attempt At Bringing Batman Back To The Big Screen

  • Production Budget: $6 million
  • Box Office Gross: $5.85 million

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm struggled at the box office despite the character's popularity, as audiences were not receptive to an animated feature film.

3 The Marvels

The MCU's First Failure

  • Production Budget: $278 million
  • Box Office Gross: $205 million

The Marvels faced challenges due to audience fatigue from oversaturation of MCU content and lackluster promotion, leading to its underwhelming box office performance.

2 The Suicide Squad

A Confusing Sequel/Reboot

  • Production Budget: $185 million
  • Box Office Gross: $168 million

The Suicide Squad struggled to attract viewers despite its strong cast and engaging storyline, impacted by the previous film's reception and the ongoing pandemic.

1 Dredd

One Of Hollywood's Most Tragic Flops

  • Production Budget: $30-45 million
  • Box Office Gross: $41 million

Dredd failed to gain traction at the box office despite positive reviews, facing marketing challenges that hindered its success and potential for a sequel.

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