Mortal Engines (2018)

Mortal Engines (2018) cost $175 million to produce and earned only $83 million worldwide, generating a net loss of nearly $175 million for Universal after marketing and distribution expenses. This write-down is 4 times larger than the $44 million loss of #5 Heaven’s Gate. Peter Jackson’s steampunk adaptation of Philip Reeve’s novel failed to attract audiences despite a December release window, with a dismal 26% Rotten Tomatoes score reflecting both critical and commercial rejection. The film’s international box office accounted for $64 million, less than 37% of its production budget.