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25. Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero had big ideas and an even bigger star, but opening a week after Jurassic Park sealed its fate. Despite earning some money overseas, it was a domestic flop and a major letdown during Schwarzenegger’s golden era. | © Columbia Pictures
24. Jaws: The Revenge
Jaws: The Revenge limped in as the fourth and final entry in a once-legendary franchise, and completely sank. While it technically made money, it was widely mocked and is still considered one of the worst sequels ever made. | © Universal Studios
23. Lightyear
Lightyear left audiences confused from the start. Was it a prequel, a spinoff, or something else entirely? Despite the Toy Story name and a $200 million budget, it barely cleared $226 million worldwide and became a rare Pixar stumble. | © Walt Disney Pictures
22. Waterworld
Waterworld technically earned back its massive budget, but its reputation told a different story. With behind-the-scenes chaos and ballooning costs, it became Hollywood’s go-to punchline for bloated, overambitious flops, even if the numbers say otherwise. | © Universal Studios
21. R.I.P.D.
R.I.P.D. tried to mix ghosts and buddy-cop action but ended up delivering neither laughs nor thrills. It made back only half its budget, leaving Ryan Reynolds stuck in limbo until Deadpool saved his career. | © Universal Studios
20. Hudson Hawk
Hudson Hawk was Bruce Willis’s passion project, but U.S. audiences wanted none of it. While it scraped by thanks to international sales, its $17 million domestic haul made it a major embarrassment at home. | © TriStar Pictures
19. The Last Airbender
The Last Airbender may have made money on paper, but it was a critical disaster that killed any franchise hopes. With stiff acting, sloppy writing, and fans furious over the adaptation, it became one of Shyamalan’s most reviled films. | © Paramount Pictures
18. Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe tried to cash in on He-Man’s popularity but couldn’t even break even on its modest $22 million budget. Despite Dolph Lundgren’s muscles and Frank Langella’s Skeletor, the film flopped and marked the end of big-screen Mattel movies until Barbie. | © Amazon Studios
17. Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four was supposed to reboot the franchise with a fresh cast and a darker tone – but it crashed before takeoff. Panned by critics and abandoned by audiences, it tanked so badly that the sequel was scrapped and the director’s career derailed. | © Walt Disney Pictures
16. Gigli
Gigli was a $75 million star vehicle for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez that became a punchline instead of a hit. Hated by critics and ignored by audiences, it made just $7.6 million and effectively ended director Martin Brest’s career. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
15. Cowboys & Aliens
Cowboys & Aliens had a stacked cast, a big budget, and Jon Favreau at the helm – but none of that translated to success. With weak word of mouth and a bloated $163 million budget, it fell far short of expectations and fizzled at the box office. | © Paramount Pictures
14. Catwoman
Catwoman was a $100 million misfire that even Halle Berry couldn’t save, though she did famously accept a Razzie for it in person. With cringe-worthy dialogue, messy effects, and no real connection to the comics, it flopped hard and was quickly forgotten. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
13. The BFG
The BFG looked like a sure hit: Spielberg, Roald Dahl, and stunning visuals, but it just didn’t connect with audiences. Despite earning $183 million, its $140 million budget and heavy marketing costs made it one of Spielberg’s rare box office stumbles. | © Walt Disney Pictures
12. Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland had big names, a big budget, and a big ambition, but not enough audience interest. Despite Disney’s push, the $209 million box office take wasn’t enough to cover its massive costs, making it a high-profile misfire. | © Walt Disney Pictures
11. Cutthroat Island
Cutthroat Island sank hard at the box office, earning just $10 million on a $98 million budget. Plagued by production issues and weak interest, it tanked so badly that it bankrupted its studio and stalled pirate movies for years. | © Lionsgate Films
10. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword tried to launch a six-film franchise but barely got out of the gate. Overshadowed by bigger blockbusters and lukewarm reviews, it lost millions and swiftly ended any plans for sequels. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
9. Stealth
Stealth aimed for high-flying thrills but nosedived with critics and audiences alike. Despite flashy effects and a star-studded cast, it lost over $55 million after barely making a dent at the box office. | © Columbia Pictures
8. Osmosis Jones
Osmosis Jones had a clever concept and strong voice cast, but audiences just weren’t interested. It earned only $14 million on a $70 million budget, making it a major animated misfire for Warner Bros. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
7. Battleship
Battleship tried to turn a board game into a blockbuster, but even Liam Neeson and Rihanna couldn’t save it. With a weak plot and bloated budget, its $303 million haul still wasn’t enough to keep it from sinking. | © Universal Studios
6. Father's Day
Father’s Day had Robin Williams and Billy Crystal at the height of their fame, and still flopped. Despite the star power, the $85 million comedy earned just $35 million, with jokes that failed to land and a plot no one cared about. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
5. Battlefield Earth
Battlefield Earth was a chaotic sci-fi misfire that baffled both critics and audiences. With bizarre performances, messy storytelling, and over $40 million in losses, it’s remembered more as a punchline than a movie. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
4. The Adventures of Pluto Nash
The Adventures of Pluto Nash is one of the most legendary flops in Hollywood history. Despite Eddie Murphy’s star power, the $100 million sci-fi comedy crashed and burned, earning back barely a fraction of its budget. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
3. Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck was a bizarre, big-budget gamble backed by George Lucas, and it bombed hard. With a $30+ million price tag and a talking duck no one asked for, it became one of the most infamous flops of the '80s. | © Universal Studios
2. The 13th Warrior
The 13th Warrior had all the ingredients for a hit: action, mystery, and Antonio Banderas swinging a sword. But behind-the-scenes chaos and a massive budget led to a $100 million loss, making it one of the biggest box office disasters of its time. | © Touchstone Pictures
1. The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger was a high-budget misfire that couldn’t win over critics or audiences. Despite earning over $260 million, its bloated $250 million budget made it a financial flop, and nostalgia wasn’t enough to save it. | © Walt Disney Pictures
