In the cinema, Not everything that glitters is gold. Despite the millions invested in major productions and the efforts to capture the public’s attention, some films simply fail to meet expectations. This 2024 was no exception, leaving several titles on the list of cinematic disappointments.
While some films are consecrated at the box office and in awards, others sink in the critics and public disinterest. Despite having good directors, actresses and actors, some films that were highly anticipated by the audience, because they promised to be resounding successes, ended up failing miserably.
Movies that were a failure in 2024
‘The Specialist (The Fall Guy)’
The long-awaited movie David Leitch, known for hits like Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train, seemed destined to succeed. With Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt as protagonists, the plot about a stuntman trapped in a dangerous real adventure promised to capture the action movie-loving public. However, it was not enough.
Released in April, the film barely grossed 181 million dollars worldwidefalling far from covering its budget of 125 million. Despite its stellar cast and an interesting concept, The specialist failed to connect with the audience, becoming one of the most talked about failures of the year.
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
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The long-awaited sequel to joker It arrived in theaters with high expectations, but the public did not respond as expected. The commitment to turn history into a musical starring byr Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga It turned out to be divisive. The film raised 206 million dollars globally, barely exceeding its budget of 200 million.
In addition to its low box office, critics were not forgiving: it received 33% in Rotten Tomatoes and a “D” in CinemaScore, sealing your fate like a both commercial and artistic failure. Compared to the overwhelming success of the first installment, Joker: Folie à Deux left a bitter feeling of disappointment.
‘Argylle’
With a cast led by Henry Cavilly the film debut of Dua Lipa, Argylle seemed to have everything to succeed. Adapted from a novel that had not even been published, the film directed by Matthew Vaughn promised to be a thriller exciting. However, the reality was different.
Released in February, the film grossed only 96 million dollars against a budget of 200 million. The public and critics agreed that the film did not meet expectations created by its ambitious advertising campaign, becoming one of the biggest economic disasters of the year.
‘Madame Web’
The universe of Spider–Man continues to expand, but Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson failed to capture the public’s attention. The film told the story of Cassandra Weba paramedic with special skills, but her execution left much to be desired.
With a global collection of just over 100 million dollars and a budget that was around 80-100 million, Madame Web became Sony’s worst premiere in the Spider-Man universe. Criticism was not kind either, calling it a failed attempt within the superhero genre.
‘Furiosa: from the Mad Max saga’
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After the overwhelming success of Mad Max: Fury in the road, the prequel Furiosa, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, I had high expectations on my back. However, its premiere left much to be desired. The film barely grossed 173 million dollars globally, barely exceeding its budget of 168 million.
Despite inaugurating the Cannes Film Festival And despite the legacy of the saga, Furiosa failed to generate the conversation that its predecessor had sparked. Its lukewarm reception at both the box office and critics quickly left it forgotten, marking an unmemorable close for one of cinema’s most iconic franchises.
These films bear witness to how even the most promising projects can falter in the judgment of audiences and critics.
Source: Ambito
