The 10 Biggest Movie Bombs in the Last Decade

While some flicks seem to effortlessly pull in the big bucks, others are colossal failures. Here are the top 10 bombs of the last decade and the millions of dollars they lost.

Meet the Members of Hollywood’s Billion Dollar Club

Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit is now a proud member of the billion dollar club. The epic fantasy starring Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman reached a billion in sales over the weekend, one of only 15 films to hit 10 figures. Curious about Hollywood’s other big earners? Meet the members of Hollywood’s billion dollar club.  

“Jack the Giant Slayer” Tops Box Office, but Earnings Disappoint

With a price tag of $200 million, Jack the Giant Slayer needed a killer weekend to recoup some of the film’s costs. However, after a $28 million debut, things aren’t looking so good for the pricey adventure tale which may be the victim of a box office slump.

“Identity Thief” Back at Number One

After a week at number two, Identity Thief managed to once again top the box office rankings, earning $14 million its third week in theaters. Dwayne Johnson’s Snitch placed a close second, but failed to take down the comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman.

“A Good Day to Die Hard” Heads Weekend Box Office

A Good Day to Die Hard earned $25 million over the weekend, proving that at least one aging action star still has the right stuff. The fifth film in the Die Hard series stars Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, and Sebastian Koch.

“Identity Thief” the New Box Office Leader

Identity Thief is the new box office champion, earning $36.5 million its first week in theaters. However, studio execs think the comedy would have earned more if it weren’t for the massive snowstorm in the Northeast.

“Warm Bodies” Devours Competition at the Box Office

Warm Bodies is the new box office champion. The “rom-zom-com” about a zombie boy and his human love interest earned $19.5 million over the weekend, $10 million more than second place flick Hansel and Gretel. Twilight’s Lionsgate is also behind the zombie love story.

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“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” Wins Box Office Battle

Three new films debuted on Friday, but only one made into the top three. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters earned $19 million over the weekend, despite icy conditions that kept many East Coast folks at home.  

“Zero Dark Thirty” Wins Box Office Battle

Despite competition from a star-studded Gangster Squad, Zero Dark Thirty finished the weekend on top, earning $24 million its fourth week in theaters. The film about the hunt for Osama bin Laden stars Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Joel Edgerton and has sparked criticism by taking what some believe to be a pro-torture stance.  

“Texas Chainsaw 3D” Kills at the Box Office

Texas Chainsaw 3D is the latest box office champion, much to the surprise of industry analysts. The slasher flick starring Alexandra Daddario, Dan Yeager, and Trey Songz, earned $23 million its first weekend in theaters, proving the Chainsaw Massacre franchise isn’t dead quite yet.

“Django Unchained” Ousted From First Place on Friday Box Office

Quentin Tarantino’s latest opus, Django Unchained, has been doing pretty well at the box office, but it was thrown out of first place last night after Texas Chainsaw 3D took top honors. Chainsaw earned $10.2 million last night, and experts guess it will take the top spot for the weekend and expect it to earn between $21 and $25 million.

“The Hobbit” Still Number One at the Box Office

Despite the release of three new films, Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit is still number one at the box office. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey earned $31.9 million over the holiday weekend, bringing its box office reign to three straight weeks.

“The Hobbit” Earns $84 Million Over the Weekend, Sets New Record

As expected, moviegoers turned out to the theaters in droves to watch the first installment of the 3D trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey grossed $84.7 million over the weekend, setting a new record for best December opening, an honor previously held by I Am Legend.

“The Hobbit” Sets December Record with Midnight Screenings

In just its opening night of screenings, Peter Jackson’s latest, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, pulled in $13 million in domestic ticket sales, setting a record for the month of all Decembers. The final tally of earnings includes $1.6 million in IMAX screenings.

“Skyfall” Reclaims Box Office Lead

Skyfall is once again the box leader, reclaiming the top spot after three weeks in the top five. The newest addition to the Bond series earned an additional $11 million over the weekend, bringing its total gross earnings to $261.million.