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Box Office Flops: 23 Notorious Opening Weekends

'King Arthur' isn't alone in its disappointing debut; here are 23 other wide-release premieres that failed to score with audiences
By Madeline Boardman Updated May 15, 2017 at 01:57 PM EDT
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King Arthur (2017)

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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $14,700,000

Theaters: 3,702

Average: $3,971

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The Bronze (2016)

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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $421,434

Theaters: 1,167

Average: $361

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Jem and the Holograms (2015)

'Jem and the Holograms' (2015)
Credit: Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $1,315,085

Theaters: 2,413

Average: $545

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Rock the Kasbah (2015)

'Rock the Kasbah' (2015)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $1,509,816

Theaters: 2,012

Average: $750

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Pan (2015)

'Pan' (2015)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $15,530,000

Theaters: 3,515

Average: $4,418

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From Justin to Kelly (2003)

From Justin to Kelly (2003)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,715,848

Theaters: 2,001

Average: $1,357

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We Are Your Friends (2015)

We Are Your Friends (2015)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $1,767,308

Theaters: 2,333

Average: $758

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The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure (2012)

The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure (2012)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $443,901

Theaters: 2,160

Average: $206

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The Real Cancun (2003)

The Real Cancun (2003)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,108,796

Theaters: 2,261

Average: $933

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Major League: Back to the Minors (1998)

Major League: Back to the Minors (1998)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,087,011

Theaters: 2,322

Average: $899

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College (2008)

College (2008)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,153,109

Theaters: 2,123

Average: $1,014

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Rumor Has It (2005)

Rumor Has It (2005)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $3,473,155

Theaters: 2,815

Average: $1,233

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Deception (2008)

Deception (2008)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,312,146

Theaters: 2,001

Average: $1,155

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The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)

The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,182,900

Theaters: 2,320

Average: $941

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Delgo (2008)

Delgo (2008)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $511,920

Theaters: 2,160

Average: $237

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The Rocker (2008)

The Rocker (2008)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,636,048

Theaters: 2,784

Average: $947

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Hoot (2006)

Hoot (2006)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $3,368,197

Theaters: 3,018

Average: $1,116

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Chasing Mavericks (2012)

Chasing Mavericks (2012)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,268,274

Theaters: 2,002

Average: $1,133

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Lucky You (2006)

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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,710,445

Theaters: 2,525

Average: $1,073

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Gigli (2003)

Gigli (2003)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $3,753,518

Theaters: 2,215

Average: $1,695

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Teacher's Pet (2004)

Teacher's Pet (2004)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,461,252

Theaters: 2,027

Average: $1,214

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Won't Back Down (2012)

Won't Back Down (2012)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $2,603,370

Theaters: 2,515

Average: $1,035

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Town & Country (2001)

Town & Country (2001)
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Opening Weekend Domestic Gross: $3,029,858

Theaters: 2,222

Average: $1,364

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    1 of 23 King Arthur (2017)
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    6 of 23 From Justin to Kelly (2003)
    7 of 23 We Are Your Friends (2015)
    8 of 23 The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure (2012)
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    12 of 23 Rumor Has It (2005)
    13 of 23 Deception (2008)
    14 of 23 The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
    15 of 23 Delgo (2008)
    16 of 23 The Rocker (2008)
    17 of 23 Hoot (2006)
    18 of 23 Chasing Mavericks (2012)
    19 of 23 Lucky You (2006)
    20 of 23 Gigli (2003)
    21 of 23 Teacher's Pet (2004)
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