20 movies that made history with their box office flops

Modified Jan 21, 2025 11:43 ET

Blade Runner 2049 (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

12. The Alamo (2004)

The Alamo (2004) | Image Source: Touchstone Pictures

Disney tried to recreate a historical battle of The Alamo, but with a budget of $107 million, it ended up as a costly misfire. Having drawn only a meager $25 million from the box office, it came to be critically reviewed for lack of emotional depth. Added to that was releasing it just before the summer blockbuster season. With good performances from Billy Bob Thornton and Dennis Quaid, the film was not even interesting enough for audiences, despite its historical content. The failure of The Alamo highlighted the risks of big-budget historical dramas without compelling narratives.