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Kevin Costner's decision to star in Waterworld instead of The Shawshank Redemption in the early '90s is considered a major career misstep, as Waterworld was a costly box office failure and he missed out on a potentially iconic role in one of the greatest films of all time. Despite Waterworld's initial success, its reputation as a flop and Costner's subsequent career struggles highlight the impact of such choices.
Francis Ford Coppola's long-anticipated film Megalopolis, a costly flop grossing only $14m against a $120m budget, has struggled to find a wide audience and remains elusive in streaming and home video formats. Coppola is promoting the film through a limited theatrical re-screening and a documentary, aiming to cultivate a cult following and challenge the disposable nature of modern streaming culture. Despite its commercial failure, Coppola's efforts highlight a desire to preserve and celebrate unique cinematic experiences.
Sydney Sweeney responded to criticism of her boxing biopic 'Christy' by expressing pride in the film's impact and her dedication to portraying resilience, while also revealing her intense training and interest in potentially fighting for real in the future.
Sydney Sweeney addressed the poor box office performance of her film 'Christy,' emphasizing that the movie's impact and message about survival and domestic violence are more important than commercial success, despite its disappointing $1.3 million opening.
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is selling a $1 million Swiss watch from his collection to raise funds after his latest film, 'Megalopolis,' flopped financially, revealing his financial difficulties.
Despite critical acclaim and positive word of mouth, Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'One Battle After Another' has underperformed at the box office, largely due to its high production costs and the post-pandemic streaming era's impact on theatrical revenue, though it may still benefit from awards and reissues.
Disney's 'Tron: Ares' starring Jared Leto is expected to lose approximately $132 million due to poor box office performance and high production costs, marking a significant flop for both the franchise and Leto's recent projects.
Dwayne Johnson's film 'The Smashing Machine' flopped at the box office, earning only $6 million on a $50 million budget due to audience mismatch, poor word-of-mouth, and limited international appeal, marking a career-worst debut for the star.
Kumail Nanjiani expected his role in 'Eternals' to lead to a decade of MCU work, but after the film's poor reviews and box office performance, his future with Marvel is uncertain. He expressed disappointment and reflected on how much his self-esteem was tied to the film's reception, despite loving the movie and his character.
Halsey defended their film 'Americana' against boycotts and media criticism linked to Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle controversy, emphasizing the film's artistic value despite its poor box office debut and Sweeney's political registration causing additional backlash.
Dakota Johnson defends the failure of 'Madame Web,' attributing it to poor creative decisions made by committees and emphasizing that she remains open to future projects despite the film's poor reception. She is currently promoting her new film 'Materialists' and expresses her desire for more heartfelt rom-coms.
Apple's big-budget spy thriller "Argylle" flopped at the box office, debuting with $18 million in ticket sales despite leading the weekend box office. The film, directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Henry Cavill, received poor reviews from critics and audiences. This marks Apple's first box office disappointment after previous successes with "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Napoleon." The rest of the weekend's ticket sales went mainly to holdovers and awards contenders, with "The Chosen" taking second place.