Why did big-budget films with megastars struggle at the box office recently?

Big-budget films featuring stars like George Clooney and Julia Roberts struggled because star power alone was insufficient to guarantee success, with many failing to resonate with audiences or critics.

Which specific big-budget films starring megastars underperformed?

Several films, including Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine' starring Dwayne Johnson, Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' with Julia Roberts, and Bruce Springsteen's biopic 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' starring Jeremy Allen White, experienced significant box office struggles.

What was the box office performance of Sydney Sweeney's film 'Christy'?

Sydney Sweeney's film 'Christy' was a box office disaster, failing to gain traction and unable to secure even a Golden Globe nomination for the actress.

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Megastars Falter: Big Films Flop at Box Office

5 Feb

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Summary

Big-budget films led by megastars struggled at the box office last year.
Several anticipated movies failed to gain traction with critics and audiences.
Star power alone was insufficient to guarantee success for these productions.

Megastars Falter: Big Films Flop at Box Office

Last year, the film industry witnessed a notable shift as numerous big-budget productions headlined by major stars like George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Dwayne Johnson experienced significant box office struggles. This trend contrasted with previous years that highlighted smaller, critically acclaimed films.

Films such as Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine,' starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, failed to connect with audiences, grossing only $21 million globally. Similarly, Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt,' featuring Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield, also faltered, unable to recoup its $80 million production budget.

Kathryn Bigelow's 'A House of Dynamite' faced a similar fate, receiving lukewarm reactions after an initial promising premiere. Bruce Springsteen's biopic, 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,' starring Jeremy Allen White, underperformed with a $22 million domestic gross, falling short of expectations.