10 Kid-Friendly Films That Flopped at the Box Office

1. “The Iron Giant” (1999)
   • Box Office Gross: $31.3 million (Budget: $70-80 million)
   • Brad Bird’s heartwarming tale about a boy and his giant alien robot struggled to find an audience during its initial release but later gained a cult following on home video.
2. “The Secret of NIMH” (1982)
   • Box Office Gross: $14.7 million (Budget: $7 million)
   • This dark and enchanting animated film, based on Robert C. O’Brien’s novel, faced tough competition at the box office but has since become a beloved classic.
3. “The Princess and the Frog” (2009)
   • Box Office Gross: $267 million (Budget: $105 million)
   • Despite being a critical and audience favorite, Disney’s return to traditional hand-drawn animation couldn’t match the box office numbers of its CGI counterparts.
4. “The Black Cauldron” (1985)
   • Box Office Gross: $21.3 million (Budget: $44 million)
   • Disney’s ambitious fantasy adventure failed to connect with audiences during its initial release but has since gained a small but dedicated fan base.
5. “The Last Unicorn” (1982)
   • Box Office Gross: $6.5 million (Budget: $5.5 million)
   • This animated adaptation of Peter S. Beagle’s novel struggled to find an audience upon release but has since become a beloved cult classic.
6. “Labyrinth” (1986)
   • Box Office Gross: $13.7 million (Budget: $25 million)
   • Despite the combined talents of Jim Henson, David Bowie, and Jennifer Connelly, this imaginative fantasy film didn’t perform well at the box office but has a dedicated following.
7. “ParaNorman” (2012)
   • Box Office Gross: $107.1 million (Budget: $60 million)
   • Laika’s stop-motion gem managed to recoup its budget but was considered a disappointment given its critical acclaim and the studio’s high standards.
8. “The Adventures of Tintin” (2011)
   • Box Office Gross: $373.9 million (Budget: $135 million)
   • Despite impressive international numbers, Steven Spielberg’s motion-capture adventure based on Hergé’s comic series struggled to find a significant audience in the United States.
9. “The Thief and the Cobbler” (1993)
   • Box Office Gross: Negligible (Budget: Estimated $28 million)
   • This troubled production faced numerous setbacks and delays, resulting in a limited release with little financial success.
10. “Hugo” (2011)
    • Box Office Gross: $185.8 million (Budget: $150-170 million)
    • Martin Scorsese’s heartfelt tribute to cinema found critical acclaim but didn’t perform as expected at the box office, despite its captivating storytelling.

While these films initially struggled to find success in theaters, many have since gained recognition and affection among audiences, proving that box office numbers don’t always reflect a movie’s long-term appeal.

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