"The Flash" (2023) is recorded as the superhero film with the biggest box office loss.
A film is considered to have a box office loss when its revenue from theatrical screenings is less than its production cost.
"The Flash," starring Ezra Miller, was only released in theaters after years of production problems, controversies, and delays.
According to The Direct, the film failed financially due to the worst revenue decline in its first three weeks at the box office.
The production budget for "The Flash" (2023) was US$220 million, while its estimated loss is US$200 million.
The sequel to "Shazam!" (2019), "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" (2023), is ranked second.
The film, starring Zachary Levi, recorded a loss of US$150 million after generating US$57.6 million at the box office.
"Wonder Woman 1984" (2020), released at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, lost US$137 million.
Here is a complete list of the 10 superhero films with the biggest losses, according to The Direct as of July 6, 2023:
1. The Flash (2023): US$200 million (estimated)
2. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023): US$150 million
3. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020): US$137 million
4. Dark Phoenix (2019): US$133 million
5. The Suicide Squad (2021): US$130 million
6. Black Adam (2022): US$100 million
7. Fantastic Four (2005): US$100 million
8. R.I.P.D (2012): US$92 million
9. The New Mutants (2020): US$84 million
10. Green Lantern (2011): US$75 million
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