Mission: Impossible 7, Aquaman 2, Fast X…

The 7 most expensive Hollywood films of 2023

Mission Impossible 7

The film starring Tom Cruise turned out to be one of the big surprises of the year. Despite having a compelling story, the film only managed to gross $567.53 million worldwide, less than its big budget of $290 million. This led to the film being classified as a box office failure, representing an unexpected outcome for both audiences and industry experts.

Wonders

There was great anticipation for the film starring Brie Larson, especially in light of the tremendous success achieved by its predecessor, which exceeded the billion-dollar mark worldwide. Unfortunately, despite promising expectations, the film only grossed $205.59 million against a big budget of $274.80 million, Forbes reported. This financial setback marks the film as a commercial failure, representing a disappointing result compared to the optimistic hopes initially placed on its box office success.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Aquaman 2 was expected to be a landmark in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), and there were high hopes surrounding its release. However, the film faced disappointment from its opening day. Currently showing in theaters, the film has only earned $107.90 million in earnings, indicating a path toward being classified as a flop. Reports indicate that the film carries a hefty budget of $205 million, making its disappointing performance a notable setback for those who were expecting it to be a hit within the DCEU.

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

Marking James Gunn’s final contribution to Marvel, this MCU film, Guardians of the Galaxy 3 (GOTG 3), exceeded expectations at the box office. Despite a strong budget of $250 million, the film was a notable success with revenues of $845.55 million. Gunn’s farewell to Marvel proved to be a resounding victory, exceeding financial expectations and cementing his place as a blockbuster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Indiana Jones and the Connection of Destiny

Directed by Harrison Ford, the film had an impressive budget of $295 million, according to Variety. Unfortunately, the film faced disappointment from critics and audiences alike, turning into a box office nightmare. With global earnings reaching just $383.96 million, the film became a massive flop, failing to meet expectations and failing to achieve the success envisioned for such a high-budget production.

the little Mermaid

By taking advantage of subsidies, this film was able to break away from the “flop” tag by securing $569.62 million in global box office earnings. However, it fell short of expectations and was considered an underperformer, despite its financial success. The film’s ability to avoid being labeled a flop can be attributed to the support it received, but its performance still leaves room for improvement in meeting expected success levels.

Fast x

The film welcomed Brian Tyler, the series’ long-time composer, back to create the score. With an expected production budget of $340 million, Fast X is the eighth most expensive film ever made. Filming extended into August, spanning locations in London, Rome, Turin, various Italian cities, Lisbon and Los Angeles.