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5 Movies That Could Flop in 2016

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Gods of Egypt

Lions Gate's Gods of Egypt was reportedly made on a production budget of $140 million, and will release at the end of February—a month that typically plays host to movies that studios have little faith in.

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Why Gods of Egypt could fail to win followers

Gods of Egypt has a lot working against it. A little more than a month from release, the movie's official website is bare bones, and most press coverage for the film centers on a controversy about the movie's casting makeup. Throw in the fact that movies set in Egypt haven't been winners in recent years, and Gods is a likely flop.

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The Legend of Tarzan

Time Warner is hoping that its July 1 opener The Legend of Tarzan can be a successful summer blockbuster. There are reasons to be skeptical about that proposition.

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Why audiences might ignore The Legend of Tarzan's call

The Legend of Tarzan has had a troubled production, and the movie is reportedly still unfinished—which could suggest quality issues. The appeal of a live action Tarzan film also looks questionable in 2016, and a production budget of at least $180 million creates the potential for big losses.

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Ratchet and Clank

Focus Features and Comcast's upcoming Ratchet and Clank movie is based on a PlayStation video game series. The picture hits theaters on April 29.

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Why Ratchet and Clank could be a clunker

The Ratchet and Clank video game series doesn't have a lot of pull at the moment, and it's uncertain if its characters have big screen appeal. Ratchet and Clank was originally set for a 2015 release, but it was moved to 2016 in hopes of avoiding tough competition.

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Pete's Dragon

Disney's August 12 opener Pete's Dragon will be a modern take on the 1977 film of the same name.

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Why Pete's Dragon could flame out at theaters

Disney has an incredible lineup of classics ripe for a modern incarnation, but not many people were clamoring for a new Pete's Dragon. That doesn't mean the film can't find success, but it could be a tough sell in 2016.

1977's Pete's Dragon; Image source: Disney

Warcraft

Comcast's Warcraft is reported to have a production budget north of $100 million. The picture opens June 10.

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Why Warcraft could crash and burn

Video game movies have a shaky box office history. “Warcraft” has a legion of fans, but the brand may carry negative associations with broader audiences. Image source: Comcast

What does it mean if these movies flop?l Thanks to tax incentives, Lions Gate only shouldered $10 million of

Gods of Egypt's $140 million production budget. A flop would be bad, but it's not a huge risk for the company.

l l If The Legend of Tarzan craters, it could be painful for Time Warner

because of the company's 2015 flop, Pan, but Warner otherwise looks to have a strong 2016 lineup.

l l Comcast's Ratchet and Clank may not have a big budget, but poor

performance will have added sting if Warcraft also underperforms.l l Disney's film division is strong enough that it can sustain some flops.

As such, Pete's Dragon is unlikely to be a very important picture for the company.

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