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Desert Warrior, a Saudi-funded epic starring Anthony Mackie, opened to just $487,848 on over 1,000 screens against a $150 million budget, fueling talk of one of the biggest box-office bombs in history amid years-long post-production woes and limited U.S. marketing; overseas reception will likely determine its ultimate fate.
Rosamund Pike revealed on the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast that the 2005 Doom adaptation, featuring Dwayne Johnson, was a ‘catastrophe’ and ‘one of the worst films ever made,’ nearly ending her career; the film flopped around $60 million worldwide and earned poor reviews (about 18% on Rotten Tomatoes).
Despite Donald Trump's boast that the Melania documentary is a 'very successful' movie, box office figures show otherwise: opening domestically to $7.1 million behind other releases, $16.1 million global against a $75 million budget, a sharp 67% second-week drop, poor critical reception (11% critics on Rotten Tomatoes, 1.4/10 IMDb), and thus no evidence of a box office hit—Amazon paid $40 million to acquire and spent $35 million marketing, so a theatrical profit is unlikely, though future Prime Video performance could differ.
The Bruce Springsteen biopic 'Deliver Me from Nowhere' flopped at the box office, earning only $9 million in its opening weekend against a $55 million budget, likely due to mixed reviews, Springsteen's non-controversial image, and the lead actor's limited star power, contrasting with successful music biopics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Elvis.'
Dakota Johnson blames the failure of 'Madame Web' on decisions made by non-creative individuals and emphasizes the challenges of making art within committee-driven processes. She acknowledges the film's underperformance and suggests she may not pursue similar superhero roles again, citing her experience as a learning opportunity amid critical and commercial setbacks.
Suriya's latest film, Kanguva, has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, citing issues such as poor direction, a disjointed screenplay, and lackluster performances. Despite Suriya's extensive promotion and genuine belief in the film's potential to revolutionize Tamil cinema, audiences found his portrayal unconvincing and the film overall disappointing. This misjudgment may affect his credibility with fans and the industry, as Kanguva was intended to be his comeback in Tollywood.
Sydney Sweeney revealed that starring in "Madame Web" was a strategic business decision that paved the way for her success with Sony Pictures, leading to the hit romantic comedy "Anyone but You" and the upcoming "Barbarella" remake. Despite the superhero flop's poor reception, Sweeney emphasized the importance of building relationships and hinted at a potential return to the role. She expressed a desire for more creative control in future projects and acknowledged the challenges of being less involved in a film like "Madame Web."
Sydney Sweeney responded to the backlash surrounding "Madame Web" by emphasizing that she was just hired as an actress in the film and that dealing with criticism is part of the job. Despite the movie's poor reception and box office performance, Sweeney remains unfazed, with her successful career outside of the superhero universe speaking for itself. Her candid take on the matter has been well-received by fans, while her co-star Dakota Johnson also reflected on the wider issues in the movie industry contributing to the film's failure.
Dakota Johnson reflects on the failure of "Madame Web," expressing that she likely won't pursue similar projects in the future due to feeling out of place in the comic book movie world. She criticizes the trend of decision-making by committees in the film industry and emphasizes the importance of art being driven by filmmakers and their creative teams rather than numbers and algorithms. Meanwhile, her co-star Sydney Sweeney also addressed the film's reception during her Saturday Night Live hosting gig.
During her "Saturday Night Live" monologue, Sydney Sweeney joked about her recent box office flop, "Madame Web," while promoting her upcoming film "Immaculate." The Spider-Man spin-off received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics and even Sweeney's co-star Dakota Johnson openly criticizing the film. Sweeney's self-deprecating humor about the flop was part of her monologue, where she also promoted her new role as a nun in "Immaculate."
Dakota Johnson's new superhero movie "Madame Web" bombed at the box office, earning only $26.2 million over the six-day holiday weekend and receiving overwhelmingly negative reviews. Johnson's unconventional and disinterested press tour, where she admitted to not having seen the movie and made blunt remarks about it, has sparked debate about its impact on the film's failure. However, experts argue that the movie's lack of success cannot be solely attributed to Johnson's press tour, as other superhero films have also struggled at the box office.
Dakota Johnson's "Madame Web" superhero movie flopped at the box office with a dismal opening weekend, earning only $25.8 million domestically and receiving poor reviews. The film's underperformance is attributed to various factors, including bad reviews and Dakota Johnson's lackluster promotional interviews, where she appeared disinterested in the movie. This, combined with the character's limited built-in audience, contributed to the movie's disappointing box office results.
Matthew Vaughn's "Argylle" disappoints at the box office with an $18 million debut, despite being the top-grossing film of the weekend. The film, with a $200 million production cost, received poor reviews and audience scores, making its potential for a trilogy uncertain. Other films in the top five include "The Chosen," "The Beekeeper," "Wonka," and "Migration," with the January box office down compared to pre-pandemic times.
Iman Vellani, star of "The Marvels," addresses the film's box office flop, stating that it is not her concern and is for Disney CEO Bob Iger to handle. Despite the disappointing performance, Vellani is proud of the finished product and is happy to share it with audiences. The movie had the lowest opening weekend in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and experienced a significant drop in its second weekend. Vellani also appreciates Stephen King's defense of the film against trolls and encourages constructive criticism rather than dampening others' excitement.
Stephen King defends "The Marvels" box office flop and criticizes the "adolescent fanboys" who are celebrating its underwhelming performance. King finds the gloating over the low box office numbers unpleasant and suggests that some of the rejection may stem from misogynistic attitudes towards female-led superhero films. "The Marvels" is the second Marvel tentpole to underperform this year, following "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."