Some movies were born with franchise dreams but died before they could even take off—big-budget bets that fizzled at the box office or bombed with critics, leaving studios scrambling to reboot or scrap. From cult favorites like “The Nice Guys” to big-name adaptations like “Ender’s Game” and “The Last Airbender,” these films had everything going for them—loyal fanbases, source material gold, even solid performances—but still couldn’t ignite the spark needed to keep going. It’s a reminder that no matter how much money or hype you throw at it, audiences hold the final say—and sometimes, that verdict means one-and-done.

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