Many movies released in 2023 did incredibly well at the box office. But some of the movies that were expected to succeed actually failed at the box office. Several factors contributed to the success/failure of these films. As always, 2023 has seen a mix of victorious movies and some unexpected flops. Shall we take a look at both categories? We take that as a yes!
Box Office Hits and Misses 2023
Let’s begin with the success stories…
Box Office Successes
1. The Exorcist: Believer
The movie ranked somewhere between the successes and failures of 2023. It is said that the film was a hit at the box office, but it actually did not meet the expectations. It is about two girls who vanish into the woods and return home three days later without any memory of anything that happened to them. You can add it to the list of blockbuster movies 2023.
2. Barbie
The movie took the box office by storm. It turned out to be the highest-grossing movie in Warner Bros. history. At the domestic box office, it became the highest-grossing film directed by a female. Do you know the director’s name? For those who don’t, it is Greta Gerwig.
3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
It grossed $358.95 million domestically, which is pretty impressive. Disney did make a profit out of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. So, it was surely one of the box office winners 2023.
Box Office Disappointments
1. Magic Mike’s Last Dance
It is one of 2023’s box office bombs. It is the sequel to the original “Magic Mike.” And, it is the lowest-grossing installment in the whole franchise. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the movie’s cast includes Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek.
2. Beau is Afraid
It was released in April 2023, and it is regarded as one of the highly confusing films. It took $35 million to make this movie, but it raked in only about $10 million at the box office. The movie was written and directed by Ari Aster.
3. Elemental
Disney/Pixar’s Elemental has underperformed, and it has generated just 1.6 times the production budget. This animated comedy-drama was directed by Peter Sohn. In some nations, the movie is subtitled, “Forces of Nature.”
Hope you’ve now got the list of movie hits and flops 2023!
