Top 10 Movies That Started GREAT But Ended BAD
VOICE OVER: Rudolph Strong
WRITTEN BY: Matthew Geiger
From stellar beginnings to disappointing endings! Join us as we count down our picks for films that hooked us with amazing openings but lost their way before the credits rolled. From superhero missteps to sci-fi letdowns, these movies had us excited only to leave us wanting by the final act. Our countdown includes "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (2009), "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016), "Watchmen" (2009), "Hancock" (2008), "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" (2023) and more! Whether it was unnecessary plot twists, poor CGI, or simply losing focus, these films couldn't maintain their early promise. What's the biggest start-to-finish flameout you've ever seen from a movie? Let us know in the comments!
- #10: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" (2023)
- #9: "Hancock" (2008)
- #8: "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" (2017)
- #7: "Predators" (2010)
- #6: "Watchmen" (2009)
- #5: "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" (2003)
- #4: "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016)
- #3: "Wonder Woman 1984" (2020)
- #2: "Jurassic World Dominion" (2022)
- #1: "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (2009)
Have an idea you want to see made into a WatchMojo video? Check out our suggest page and submit your idea.
Step up your quiz game by answering fun trivia questions! Love games with friends? Challenge friends and family in our leaderboard! Play Now!
Tags:
movies with bad endings, promising movies that disappointed, X-Men Origins Wolverine, Wonder Woman 1984, Batman v Superman, Jurassic World Dominion, Watchmen movie, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Predators movie, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Hancock movie, worst movie endings, Harrison Ford, Will Smith, Zack Snyder, comic book adaptations, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, watchMojo, watch mojo, mojo, top 10, list,