10 Most Awkwardly Titled Movie Blockbusters In Recent Memory

The title is usually one of, if not the most important ways of marketing a movie to general audiences. A short, snappy, memorable title can do wonders in building up awareness for the product whether it be through print advertisements, viral marketing or video content. However, when it comes to summer blockbusters simple brand recognition is arguably more important than the title itself. Big-budget studio franchises tend to follow the same several templates when it comes to their titles. There is the standard number or numeral system (Iron Man, Toy Story, Spider-Man), the franchise name followed by a subtitle (Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, Resident Evil), or the name of the title character with a quick summation of the plot (Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Austin Powers). Sometimes, a franchise movie can break from the mold and deliver something different but still memorable (The Dark Knight, The Wolverine, Rise of the Planet of the Apes) or downright awful (5nal Destination, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel, Piranha 3DD). With that in mind, this article will take a look at ten of the most awkwardly-titled blockbusters in recent memory. It is a list that features unnecessary prefixes and subtitles, grammatical head-scratchers, and a couple that don't even make any sense. So read on, and wonder just how people can make a fortune in Hollywood marketing when movies get released to the general public with such awkward monikers. Do you agree with the choices in the article? Are any of these movies being harshly treated by their inclusion? Are there any other awkwardly-titled blockbuster movies that you would have included? As always, sign off in the comments below.