10 Movies Everyone Thought Were DOOMED (But Became Massive Hits)

Despite being attached to the hugely successful Shrek franchise, there weren't too many people out there giddily anticipating the next instalment in the Puss in Boots spin-off series.

In fact, The Last Wish was seen as a project that was destined to bomb due to the way Dreamworks had failed to really drum up much interest for the follow-up, one that arrived a whopping 11 years after its last chapter.

Even the most passionate fans of that first successful but forgettable solo Puss in Boots tale likely had a bad feeling about this animated sequel. However, rather than being a throwaway attempt to earn a quick buck, The Last Wish actually ended up becoming one of the finest animated films of the decade. It boasted a charming, Into the Spider-Verse-esque animation style, some seriously affecting themes and moments, and a number of gripping vocal performances, making it one of the biggest surprises of 2022.

Not only did it stun critics, fans who took a chance on the gorgeous movie raved about it online and lured in many more, with The Last Wish going from seemingly doomed to a nearly half-a billion-dollar-earning-hit by the time its theatrical run was over.