10 Successful Movies That Were Expected to Fail

By Meena

A Keanu action flick? Expectations were low. But Wick shot straight to iconic status. A franchise was born!

John Wick (2014)

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An iconic doll's controversial journey. Yet, with Gerwig and Robbie, Barbie shone, humorously addressing its flaws.

Barbie (2023)

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From doubt to a cinematic universe birth! This box office titan heralded the MCU’s unparalleled reign.

Iron Man (2008)

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Pirate movies? Risky! But Captain Jack Sparrow sailed to the box office gold, spawning a franchise.

Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)

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TV remake skeptics silenced! This comedy gem laughed its way to the bank and back for a sequel.

21 Jump Street (2012)

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Coding nerds at Harvard? Yawn? Nope! Sorkin's masterful dialogue turned Zuckerberg’s tale to cinematic gold.

The Social Network (2010)

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Neeson, an action star at 56? Unlikely? Yet, this simplistic plot became an action classic.

Taken (2008)

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SNL's Ferrell as a lovable Elf? Skepticism changed to applause as he proved his comedic might.

Elf (2003)

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A movie on plastic bricks? Yet, it built a tale of imagination and creativity, brick by brick.

The LEGO Movie (2014)

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A malfunctioning shark and a rookie Spielberg? Yet, Jaws changed Hollywood, creating the summer blockbuster.

Jaws (1975)

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