10 Sci-Fi Movie Flops That Were Actually Great
5. Treasure Planet (2002)
A slight departure from the heavy subject matter, but no less brilliant, is Treasure Planet. It is a stunning vision of outer-space and deserves a spot as one of the best animated films of all time.
Disney underestimated how big Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets would be and Treasure Planet suffered a devastating opening weekend.
Treasure Planet does a beautiful job of combining jaunty folklore with a digital future where the generations have finally united. The animation is stunning and showcases the kind of breath-taking backdrops Disney is famous for. On the whole, it’s sharply written and truly heart-warming.
Though it was financially and critically outshone by films like Lilo & Stitch and Spirited Away, the legacy of Treasure Planet has cultivated a passionate following.
Budget: $140,000,000 estimated
Gross: $109,578,115