Top 10 Movies That Surprisingly Bombed

You'll be shocked when you discover how many awesome movies underperformed at the box office. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 movies that surprisingly bombed at the box office. Our countdown of movies that surprisingly bombed includes “Fight Club”, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, "Blade Runner 2049", and more! Which of these movies deserved better box office returns? Let us know in the comments!

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[WatchMojo]

Which of these movies deserved better box office returns? Let us know in the comments!

[Bintexas]

West Side Story didnt need to be “updated”. That is probably why those longtime fans snubbed it.

[Charl_es]

The Shawshank Redemption be a flop is a prove that sometimes box office doesn't means quality or great story

[richardharris]

Fight Club opened badly because their ad campaign made it look like it was a mindless wrestling movie.

[barbaraperry]

Whenever l see a "movies that bombed" list, l always remember Dustin Hoffman saying in some interview: "ln every successful actor's life, there is an 'Ishtar'..." 😂😂😂

[VintageStarlet]

West Side Story bombing was a surprise? Not only are modern movie musicals a box office crapshoot, but no one was really asking for an “updated” West Side Story, the classic movie is so beloved. If they tried to redo The Sound of Music, they’d probably run into the same issue, no matter the quality.

[criminalmindsgirl]

West Side Story never needed to be a remake. Hollywood never listens.

[normanrodriguez]

The Shawshank Redemption also had competition in theaters vs. Pulp Fiction & Forrest Gump. Was a tall task, plus the title was unappealing to movie fans.

[TheRealSyckflo]

For the most part, this list just tells me that people are tired of remakes and sequels. Hollywood needs original ideas.

[trabakoulas]

Nobody asked for a Furiosa movie. We asked for a Mad Max movie. With Mad Max...

[cameronjr]

We didn’t ask for Madam Web. That movie means nothing.

[alm]

I remember trailers for Fight Club making it look like it had a mildly interesting, new gimmick in an otherwise formulaic sports movie. Never would have guessed it gets you thinking about the pros and cons of civilization versus anarchy.

[Howlingburd]

It’s still crazy how Blade Runner 2049 bombed. That movie’s a f**king masterpiece 🔥

[chrisharlin]

Dredd was awesome. And yes, I think Stallone movie killed it

[Omnicras]

Wow, so many of these films are now beloved classics.

[biblethumper.]

Furioso: 1. Long time since the last movie. 2. When I go to see a Mad Max movie, I expect Mad Max. 3. As a prequel, there is no real threat or danger for the character because we know she is in the next movie. That blunts a lot of the tension.

[TonyBakercomedy]

“Big Trouble In Little China”. My favorite bomb of all time.

[kissoonjohn]

I’ve seen the Shawshank Redemption so many times and every time it gets better
My number one movie of all times!!!

[HooHoo-]

who wants to watch Mad Max movie without Mad Max.

[masudashizue]

A new West Side Story film just wasn't necessary. The original just stands too tall for some remake to steal some of its thunder.