11. The 13th Warrior (1999)

Based on Michael Crichton's novel Eaters of the Dead, The 13th Warrior was a historical epic that had a budget of $100 million, which ballooned to $160 million after reshoots. Despite its majestic visuals and expansive storytelling, it earned only $61 million worldwide. Critics underlined its weak development of characters and muddled pace. The backroom tension also included Crichton taking the directorial reins; this added to the chaos. Although the movie has since picked up a decent cult following, its initial box office failure stands as a sharp warning about the production issues and mismatched creative visions.
Edited by Priscillah Mueni
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