20 movies that made history with their box office flops

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

16. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) | Image Source: Columbia Pictures
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) | Image Source: Columbia Pictures

Despite impressive CGI and a budget of $137 million, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within did not reach the box office, taking only $85 million worldwide. Fans were baffled by how the movie's storyline differed from that of the Final Fantasy video game, while its intricate storyline and lack of emotional depth separated it from the mainstream audience. Critics were also not impressed by the lifeless characters, and the failure of the movie closed down Square Pictures. This pushed boundaries with the aid of animation; it was nonetheless a cautionary tale that simply with technology was never enough.

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Edited by Priscillah Mueni
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