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Deep Impact vs. Armageddon: The '98 Box Office Battle
14 Jun
Summary
- Two asteroid disaster films, 'Deep Impact' and 'Armageddon', were released in 1998.
- Michael Bay's 'Armageddon' ultimately surpassed 'Deep Impact' at the box office.
- The article explores the surprising release of similar films and their outcomes.
Hollywood has a history of releasing films with remarkably similar premises close together. Notable examples include "Top Gun" and "Iron Eagle" in 1986, and "Dante's Peak" versus "Volcano" in 1997. However, the most prominent instance occurred in the summer of 1998 with the head-to-head competition between "Deep Impact" and "Armageddon," both asteroid disaster flicks.
Michael Bay's "Armageddon" ultimately emerged as the box office victor over Mimi Leder's "Deep Impact." Although "Deep Impact" was a considerable success by many standards, it couldn't match the commercial triumph and lasting presence of Bay's spectacle.
The article revisits "Deep Impact," delving into the circumstances surrounding its release, including potential idea-swiping between studios. It analyzes the unfortunate competition the film faced and its theatrical performance, offering insights into the dynamics of Hollywood's twin film releases.
