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Features · OpinionsThe Stupids at 30: Revisiting John Landis's 1996 Box Office Bomb
Three decades after its release, John Landis's The Stupids remains one of Hollywood's most infamous family-comedy misfires, earning just $3.4 million against a $25 million budget. The film, adapted from Harry Allred's children's book series, also derailed its director's late-1990s momentum and cemented a Worst Actor Razzie for star Tom Arnold. 6 min read -
Streaming · Box OfficeJon Bernthal's The Accountant Becomes a Prime Video Action Hit
Gavin O'Connor's 2016 thriller The Accountant, starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal, has surged on Prime Video's charts as one of the platform's most-watched action films. The film's runaway streaming success helped spawn a sequel and sparked speculation about a potential third installment. 6 min read -
Box Office · Film IndustryDeadpool's $58M Budget vs Green Lantern's Marketing: A Cautionary Tale
Ryan Reynolds' 2016 Deadpool was produced for just $58 million, less than Warner Bros. spent marketing the 2011 Green Lantern disaster. The comparison highlights ongoing industry struggles with superhero budgets as recent releases like Supergirl repeat similar financial mistakes despite clear historical lessons. 5 min read -
Box Office · Movie NewsJohnny Knoxville's Biggest Box Office Hit Is a Superhero Movie He Only Voiced
Despite being the face of the "Jackass" franchise, Johnny Knoxville's highest-grossing theatrical release is 2014's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," where he provided the voice for Leonardo without ever appearing on screen. The Paramount production earned $485 million worldwide against a $125 million budget, making it a commercial success despite critical shortcomings. 5 min read -
Box Office · Movie NewsSupergirl Box Office Budget Breakdown: What It Needs to Earn
Warner Bros.' "Supergirl" carries a $170 million production budget ahead of its theatrical release, with industry projections pointing to a modest $50 million domestic opening. The film faces significant financial hurdles, requiring approximately $425 million globally to achieve profitability by standard industry metrics, though studio insiders suggest $300 million worldwide would be considered a viable outcome. 4 min read -
Movie News · Box OfficeMarkiplier's Iron Lung Sets New Horror Record With 80,000 Gallons of Blood
Markiplier's horror feature "Iron Lung" has set a new cinematic record by using nearly 80,000 gallons of fake blood during production, surpassing the previous record held by 2013's "Evil Dead." The $3 million YouTuber-directed film has also become a commercial success, grossing over $51 million and demonstrating the viability of digital-native creators transitioning to theatrical features. 4 min read -
Streaming · Movie NewsIt Ends With Us Tops Hulu Charts as Blake Lively's Highest-Grossing Lead Role
The 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us" has climbed to the top of Hulu's streaming rankings according to FlixPatrol data. The film marks Blake Lively's highest-grossing theatrical performance as a lead actor, though its renewed prominence arrives alongside continued industry discussion regarding the production's highly publicized behind-the-scenes disputes. 5 min read -
Movie News · Box OfficeMark Hamill's 1989 Sci-Fi Flop Slipstream: The Tron Director's Final Film
Slipstream, the 1989 science fiction adventure starring Mark Hamill, represents director Steven Lisberger's final theatrical feature following his groundbreaking work on Tron. Despite assembling an acclaimed cast including Ben Kingsley and F. Murray Abraham, the post-apocalyptic thriller failed critically and commercially after a limited theatrical run in the U.K. and direct-to-video release in the United States. 4 min read -
Movie News · Box OfficeAndy Weir: Mars Box Office Flops Nearly Killed The Martian Movie
Andy Weir revealed that Hollywood's "Mars Curse" nearly prevented the adaptation of his novel into Ridley Scott's 2015 film. A string of high-profile box office failures set on the red planet created industry hesitation until the project bucked the trend with $630 million worldwide. 5 min read -
Movie News · Box OfficeWindtalkers: Inside John Woo's Troubled Nicolas Cage WWII Film
John Woo's 2002 war film Windtalkers starring Nicolas Cage was a troubled production that bombed at the box office despite its $115 million budget. The movie about Navajo code talkers faced significant studio interference, post-9/11 release delays, and editorial cuts, though a 153-minute director's cut has since earned critical reappraisal. 6 min read -
Features · Box OfficeRed Sun: The 1971 Bronson-Mifune Western That Deserves Rediscovery
Terence Young's 1971 Spaghetti Western paired Charles Bronson with Toshiro Mifune in a cross-cultural adventure that became a Japanese box office hit despite being overshadowed by contemporaneous classics. Decades later, the film's unique blend of samurai honor and Western action, combined with its impressive international cast, makes it ripe for reappraisal by modern audiences. 6 min read