Just because a movie makes a lot of money at the box office does not mean that it will stand the test of time. Recently, a redditor asked the community on r/okbuddycinephile, “Favorite movie that made more than $400M at the box office but is remembered by absolutely no one?”
In the thread, redditors dissect the massive blockbusters that earned a fortune — only to seemingly evaporate from the collective consciousness the moment the credits rolled.
1. Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
Released in 2013, this Wizard of Oz prequel made nearly $500 million globally, yet it serves as the primary example of a “ghost” blockbuster. Despite its financial success and massive marketing push, the film has virtually no presence in the modern pop culture conversation.
2. Alice in Wonderland (2010)
This Tim Burton film is frequently cited as the ultimate example of a billion-dollar hit that vanished from the public consciousness almost immediately, even with a sequel released in 2016. Redditors debate whether its success was a byproduct of industry trends rather than artistic staying power.
3. The G.I. Joe franchise (2009–2025)
These four action films were significant box office draws, capitalizing on nostalgia and star power. Despite the fact that the latest film, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Jenna Ortega, was released only last year, few recall that these movies happened.
4. Finding Dory (2016)
Pixar’s sequel to Finding Nemo crossed the billion-dollar mark at the box office, a feat few films achieve. Despite this massive financial success, redditors note that it rarely comes up in conversation compared to the beloved original.
5. Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)
On paper, the first live-action Pokémon movie, starring Ryan Reynolds, should have been an unforgettable generational event. Instead, fans view it as a strangely irrelevant entry that failed to leave a lasting mark on the franchise.
6. The Avatar franchise (2009–2025)
James Cameron’s sci-fi epics are the gold standard of this debate. Redditors are torn between mocking the “no cultural impact” meme and genuinely wondering why the highest-grossing films of all time generate so few quotes.
7. Wonka (2023)
Looking ahead, some users are already predicting which recent hits will join the ranks of the forgotten. Despite good reviews and strong earnings, the prequel is flagged as a prime candidate for future obscurity
Whether it is stunning CGI that outshines the plot or sequels that simply exist to sell tickets, box office domination doesn’t always equal a legacy. A record-breaking box office run might pad a studio’s bottom line, but it clearly doesn’t guarantee a film will live on in the public imagination. Some movies seem destined to provide two hours of entertainment and then vanish from the public’s collective imagination forever. Which blockbuster did you completely forget about until now?
Which billion-dollar blur is fading from your memory? Check out the full opinions in r/okbuddycinephile, or find more film debates in curated communities like r/movies, r/flicks, and r/ObscureFilmClub.
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