Expensive films that never came close to earning their budget back. Only titles released long enough ago for box office to have settled are included, so nothing still on release is unfairly counted.
1. The Tomorrow War (2021) 7.5
Lost roughly $186 million · took $14 million against a $200 million budget
When humanity’s last hope is its own future, one man must leave everything behind to fight for survival. From high school teacher to intergalactic warrior, Chris Pratt stars in an action-packed journey through time. Can he rewrite the course of history and save the world from destruction? The fate of humanity hangs in
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2. Argylle (2024) 6.0
Lost roughly $104 million · took $96 million against a $200 million budget
When the plots of reclusive author Elly Conway’s fictional espionage novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Accompanied by her cat Alfie and Aidan, a cat-allergic spy, Elly races across the world to stay one step ahead of the killers
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3. Pink (2016) 7.4
Lost roughly $60 million · took $15 million against a $75 million budget
In the gripping drama Pink, four friends take on the system after one of their own is brutally assaulted by a powerful politician’s nephew. Led by a determined Minal, they fight against corruption and oppression in a battle that will test their resolve and their friendship. With a star-studded cast and a timely theme,
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4. Fly Me to the Moon (2024) 6.8
Lost roughly $58 million · took $42 million against a $100 million budget
Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA’s public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis’ already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as b
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5. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011) 8.1
Lost roughly $48 million · took $12 million against a $60 million budget
A former assassin, known simply as The Bride, wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four yea
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6. Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) 7.4
Lost roughly $41 million · took $159 million against a $200 million budget
When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.
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7. The Matrix Resurrections (2021) 6.3
Lost roughly $34 million · took $156 million against a $190 million budget
Neo returns with a vengeance in The Matrix Resurrections, a mind-bending thrill ride that redefines the boundaries of reality and free will. Keanu Reeves once again embodies the iconic role of Neo, but this time he’s not alone. Joined by old friends and new allies, Neo must confront the darkest corners of his past and
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8. Chashme Baddoor (2013) 4.6
Lost roughly $32 million · took $6 million against a $37 million budget
Seema rejects six marriage proposals set by her father and leaves for Goa. After Jai and Omi fail to impress her, they come up with a cruel plan when they realise that their friend Sid is dating her.
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9. Bound by Honor (1993) 8.2
Lost roughly $30 million · took $4 million against a $35 million budget
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the “Vatos Locos”, and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influence of narcotics alter
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10. Soul (2020) 8.1
Lost roughly $28 million · took $122 million against a $150 million budget
Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he suddenly gets into an accident that separates his soul from his body and is transported to the You Seminar, a center in which souls develop and gain passions before being transported to a newborn chi
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11. Strange Days (1995) 7.0
Lost roughly $25 million · took $17 million against a $42 million budget
In the last days of 1999, ex-cop turned street hustler Lenny Nero receives a disc which contains the memories of the murder of a prostitute. With the help of bodyguard Mace, he starts to investigate and is pulled deeper and deeper in a whirl of murder, blackmail and intrigue.
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12. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) 8.1
Lost roughly $25 million · took $24 million against a $49 million budget
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
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Budget and box-office figures are as listed on TMDB, which aggregates public reporting. Studios rarely confirm exact numbers, and marketing spend is usually excluded, so treat these as the best available public estimates rather than audited accounts.
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