10 Films We Said We Wanted But Didn't Go See

The superhero genre wasn't always the money-maker it is today. During the millennium, moviegoers had to slog through shoddy comic book adaptions like Hulk, Daredevil, Catwoman, and Fantastic Four.

But in 2004, Guillermo del Toro shook things up by adapting the Dark Horse character, Hellboy, for the big screen. With its dark tone, unique style, and focus on animatronics and puppetry rather than CGI, Hellboy stood out from its derivative genre.

Fans wanted a follow-up but studio executives were hesitant. Y'see, there is a rule of thumb in Hollywood to only greenlight a sequel if the predecessor earned at least double its budget. Because Hellboy lacked A-list stars and was an adaptation of a lesser-known superhero, it only made $99 million on a $66 million budget. Since it was $33 million shy of a profit, it seemed the franchise's future was doomed.

But the problem is that audiences LOVED it and demanded a sequel. Because Hollywood was still pumping out abysmal and unsuccessful superhero adaptations like Elektra and Ghost Rider, the studio decided to give a shot and so, greenlit Hellboy II. Even though moviegoers promised to flock to the cinema in droves, it was, once again, dubbed a box-office disappointment.