These Hollywood Box Office Results Remind Us How Hard It Is To Make A Franchise

Conan The Barbarian (2011)

Before he was Aquaman, Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa headed the reboot of the role made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Unfortunately, the movie garnered a 25% Rotten Tomato score and failed to make a profit.

Deadline reports that the film’s budget topped $90 million – not including marketing costs – and ultimately ended its run with a $40 million loss. Having premiered one year before the industry-shifting The Avengers, it’s unclear if Lionsgate had plans for a cinematic universe.