Over the years, plenty of studios have tried to etch their name into the superhero cinema genre, leading to several failed Marvel/DC projects.
Since the popularization of superhero movies in Hollywood in the late 1970s, many studios have distributed various Marvel and DC films that have majorly bombed at the box office. Before the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which saw superhero cinema become a mainstay in franchise filmmaking, there were plenty of attempts at creating the next big superhero franchise based on Marvel and DC properties.
Produced on a budget of $17 million, the film only grossed around $15.5 million domestically. This again likely meant that the film did not break even, resulting in a loss for the film that saw Superman sidelined as a core cinematic character until 2006's Superman Returns.
7 Elektra - 2005 Similar to Howard the Duck, Elektra has an unclear, estimated budget of $43-$65 million. The film, released in 2005, starred Jennifer Garner in the titular role and was a spin-off from 2003's Daredevil. Elektra was directed by Rob Bowman and was critically slated upon its release for its poor script and story. This negative reaction and the lesser-known nature of Elektra as a character likely caused the poor box office that the film received upon its release.
5 Catwoman - 2004 Another failed early-2000s DC movie came in the form of Catwoman. Catwoman is very loosely based on the DC character of the same name, starring Halle Berry in the titular role. Similar to Howard the Duck, Catwoman is notoriously regarded as one of the worst films ever made. The film was panned for its performances, story, action, dialogue, pacing, and costume design.
The New Mutants was produced on an estimated budget of around $67-$80 million. Due to the aforementioned reasons, and the film's release during the COVID-19 pandemic, the film earned a worldwide total of around $49 million, resulting in an $18-$21 million loss.
2 Punisher: War Zone - 2008 Another Marvel entry on the list of biggest box office flops is Punisher: War Zone. The film was released in 2008 as a reboot of 2004's The Punisher, but it failed to capture the original movie's magic. Punisher: War Zone stars Ray Stevenson as the titular Marvel antihero and was directed by Lexi Alexander. Released in 2008 to negative reception, Punisher: War Zone failed at the box office.
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