Hollywood blockbusters that epically flopped
Hollywood studios invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the hopes of creating the next blockbuster, but not every film can achieve the resounding success of Avatar or Titanic.
Take 2023's The Marvels, for example. Despite a staggering production budget of $219.8 million (£176m), the ill-fated movie became the lowest-performing Marvel film in terms of its US opening weekend gross after it pulled in a pitful $47 million (£37.6m) domestically. While the superhero flick garnered mixed reviews, "Marvel fatigue" was cited as a big reason for its failure to attract audiences. The amount of money it lost has yet to be revealed, but there's every chance it could find a place on this list.
Ranked by the amount they lost when adjusted for inflation, read on to discover the biggest box office flops of all time and the reasons behind their financial failures.
All dollar amounts in US dollars.