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Movie Twitter has been sharing the films they reckon deserved to do so much better at the box office – 18 underperforming marvels

Saul Hutson. Updated July 10th, 2025

Not all box office bombs are created equally. For every “Battlefield Earth,” there’s a misunderstood masterpiece that was just too early for its time.

Twitter user @TheCinesthetic recently asked:

“What’s a flopped movie you wish was a financial success?”

It triggered a wave of heartfelt movie nerd nostalgia. The responses ranged from hidden gems to misunderstood masterpieces to a couple of quirky, niche hits that have aged like a fine wine. You can’t judge a movie by its box office, and these classics deserved more. Here are the most loved “should’ve‑been‑hits” that moviegoers turned their backs, and wallets, on.

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