Overall, director Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey was met with positive reviews for the cast’s outstanding performances, the simultaneously dark and comedic story, and its many stunning action sequences. Despite getting rave reviews from fans and critics alike, The Suicide Squad bombed at the box office due to its same-day streaming release, the pandemic, and the less-than-favorable reception of the preceding film.Įven so, the movie has set the foundation for much of Gunn’s new DC Universe with spinoffs like Peacemaker, Waller, and possibly, Creature Commandos.

The Suicide Squad ($168,717,425)Īfter the spectacular failure of 2016’s Suicide Squad, the franchise was in desperate need of a fresh start, and writer/director James Gunn seemed like the one who would save the squad. The movie came out at the worst possible time, but the hatred for its ambitious but overindulgent plot proves there can be too much of a good thing. Unfortunately, Wonder Woman 1984 failed to make back its $200 million budget due to mixed reviews, a limited theatrical run caused by the pandemic, and a simultaneous release on HBO Max. After all, Patty Jenkins returned as director, Gal Gadot and Chris Pine shared the screen yet again, and the story featured a fun and nostalgic story set in the ’80s. Wonder Woman 1984 ($166,602,006)Īfter the success of Wonder Woman’s first movie, it seemed like the sequel couldn’t lose. Nevertheless, Fury of the Gods has still satisfied many fans with its heartfelt narrative, electrifying action, and lighthearted humor. Even with a bigger cast, a bigger story, and a surprise cameo from Wonder Woman, the sequel failed to live up to its predecessor to some audiences. Though the film has only just been released in theaters, Shazam! Fury of the Gods has already performed below expectations in its opening weekend. Note: All box-office figures are based on the worldwide gross for each film as of March 20, 2023.

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