20 movies that made history with their box office flops

Modified Jan 21, 2025 11:43 ET

Blade Runner 2049 (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

9. The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)

The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Adventures of Pluto Nash, a sci-fi comedy by Eddie Murphy, is notorious as one of Hollywood's biggest financial disasters. Made on a $100 million budget, it grossed just $7 million worldwide. Critics and audiences were left cold by the poor special effects, weak humor, and lackluster script. Already facing career challenges, Murphy saw his star power dim further. It has also been reexamined over the years as a "so bad it's good" cult classic, but its opening week failure remains an influential cautionary tale for big-budget comedies.

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20 movies that made history with their box office flops

9. The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)

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