Movies That Will Bomb This Year

As 2016 starts there have already been several real box office winners, 'Deadpool' and 'Zootopia', are the biggies. There has also been several major flops, 'Gods of Egypt' and the biggest bomb thus far, 'The Brothers Grimsby'.  As I reviewed the film roster for the remainder of 2016 there are a number of pics that look very suspicious and could be potential box office dogs for exhibitors.

Biggest 'boink' of the year thus far

'The Huntsman:Winter's War' (April 22 release) - a prequel to 'Snow White and the Huntsman', this pic looks very much like it predecessor which although grossing over $400 million globally did not live up to expectations. So, watch this one carefully and don't bet the farm on it.

'Alice Through The Looking Glass' (May 27 release) - a sequel to Tim Burton's version of 'Alice In Wonderland', in this film, Alice returns to Wonderland and although the original made lots of money it got so-so viewer response. As I look through my looking-glass I see a lack-luster box office.

'Independence Day - Resurgence' (June 24 release) - the aliens who were soundly defeated in 'Independence Day' are back and badder than ever in this sequel.  The original film debuted in 1996 so there has been a long delay in releasing a sequel; additionally, there was never any viewer clamor for a sequel. Although some of the original cast will reappear, Will Smith will not.  Given all this, I think the box office will be iffy.

'The Legend of Tarzan' (July 1st release) - yes, the Tarzan saga continues and with a $180 million budget. It's hard for me to see how Tarzan can garner major box office bucks given it's stale subject and very stiff summer competition.

'Inferno' (October 28 release) - the third in the Da Vinci trilogy, Tom Hanks returns to run around Italy once again.  I just don't see the draw for this pic being anywhere near what 'The Da Vinci Code' scored.  This film is a stretch from the two previous pics, it's more of the same but of lesser quality.

So, there you have it. Exhibitors, be wary of these pics and don't bet on any of them being a box office bruiser.