The Biggest Box Office Bombs of Each Decade (1930s–2020s)

Some movies were expected to dominate the box office—only to become massive financial disasters instead. In this video, we explore the biggest box office bombs from each decade, from the 1930s all the way to the 2020s, and what went wrong behind the scenes. From huge budgets to poor timing and critical backlash, these films lost studios millions and reshaped Hollywood’s approach to risk. Here’s a decade-by-decade look at the most shocking flops in movie history.