Even the promise of a new movie fromthe director ofThe GodfatherandApocalypse Nowisnt enough to get audiences to theaters.
No movie is guaranteed to find success at the box office.
This was the case with Oliver StonesAlexander, Michael CiminosHeavens Gate, and, indeed,Megalopolis.
And sometimes, a movie just fails to connect with a wide enough audience to turn a profit.
The writing was on the wall forMegalopolis box office struggles.
All told,Hugocost around $180 million to produce.
With a $155 million budget,Alexanderwasone of the most expensive movies ever made at the time.
Although the film performed well in European markets, it failed to find an audience in America.
Alexander chronicles the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, played by Colin Farrell.
Angelina Jolie and Val Kilmer co-star as his parents, Olympias and King Philip II, respectively.
The historical epic delves into the complexities of Alexander’s relationships and his ambitions.
At the time, similar swords-and-sandals epics likeGladiatorandTroyhad found box office success.
It was also criticized for its historical inaccuracies and lack of emotional engagement.
Cimino was instantly catapulted to the A-list and given carte blanche for his follow-up movie.
Sheriff James Averill tries to protect immigrant farmers from wealthy cattle barons in 1890s Wyoming.
Based on The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, Hugo follows the titular character, a young boy living alone in a train station in Paris. While working to restore an automaton found by his late father, Hugo becomes involved in a mystery surrounding the automaton and filmmaker Georges Méliès. Asa Butterfield stars as Hugo, with Chloë Grace Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Jude Law as part of the main cast.
Hes one of the few filmmakers whose name alone can draw blockbuster crowds to movie theaters.
Nolan insisted on giving his spy-fi thriller Tenet a traditional pre-pandemic-style theatrical release.
Buteven Nolan isnt a miracle worker.
But it wasnt enough to recoup its $205 million budget and the marketing costs on top of that.
Butwhen it was released in 1941, it wasnt an immediate hit.
As a result of Hearsts petty disruptions,Citizen Kanelost $160,000 during its initial theatrical run.
But, like Nolan,Tarantino also has a notable box office bombto his name.
In 2007, Tarantino teamed up with fellow filmmaker Robert Rodriguez to helm the double featureGrindhouse.
The audience that shared Tarantino and Rodriguezs nostalgia for those drive-in double features turned out to be pretty limited.
Alexander chronicles the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, played by Colin Farrell. Directed by Oliver Stone, the film traces Alexander’s rise to power, his military campaigns across various continents, and his quest to unite the known world. Angelina Jolie and Val Kilmer co-star as his parents, Olympias and King Philip II, respectively. The historical epic delves into the complexities of Alexander’s relationships and his ambitions.
However, movies likeEraserheadandBlue Velvetare relatively cheap to produce, so thats never been much of an issue.
Dunemarked Lynchs first (and last) time making a big-budget tentpole for a major studio.
The first Dune movie would be a difficult one to make.
It grossed just $74,826,329 against its $100 million budget (viaThe Numbers).
LikeThe Last Duel,West Side Storysuffered from its post-pandemic release window.
Modern musical movies likeIn the HeightsandThe Color Purplehave similarly struggled to make their money back.
Even thoughWest Side Storyis one of Spielbergs best films, there wasnt much of an audience for it.
Sheriff James Averill tries to protect immigrant farmers from wealthy cattle barons in 1890s Wyoming. Conflict intensifies as Averill and a mercenary, Nathan Champion, both vie for the affection of Ella Watson, a local madam. The escalating tensions culminate in a brutal battle that questions their roles and the harsh realities of the American frontier.
Armed with only one word—Tenet—and fighting for the survival of the entire world, a nameless Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.
Directed by and starring Orson Welles in his feature film debut, Citizen Kane tells the life story of Charles Foster Kane, a self-made business tycoon partially based on William Randolph Hearst. The film tells the story of Kane’s rise and fall from power, narratively framed by the sensation caused by death at the beginning and end of the film. Besides Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Ray Collins, Agnes Moorehead, and Ruth Warrick also star.
Mike McKay, a Hollywood stuntman, murders young women via “stunts” he performs with his vehicles — but he makes a mistake when he targets another stunt performer.
In a distant future ruled by intrigue, power, and the coveted spice melange, House Atreides faces betrayal on the desert planet Arrakis. Led by young Paul Atreides, they forge an alliance with the native Fremen, preparing for a showdown against their enemies. As Paul’s destiny unfolds, he discovers his extraordinary abilities and leads a daring rebellion against the Emperor and his forces. In this epic tale of survival and prophecy, Paul emerges as a transformative figure amidst the shifting sands of Arrakis.
The Last Duel is a historical epic drama set amid the Hundred Years War, and explores the ubiquitous power of men, the frailty of justice, and the strength and courage of one woman willing to stand alone in the service of truth. Based on actual events, the film unravels long-held assumptions about France’s last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris; two friends turned bitter rivals.
Based on the 1957 Broadway musical, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story is the second feature-length film to adapt the musical for the big screen. Starring Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort, the film tells the story of the forbidden love between a young couple on opposite sides of a conflict between two rival gangs in 1950s New York City.
