12 Movie Franchises That Ruined Their Iconic Character

9. Die Hard (John McClane)

John McClane (Bruce Willis) is one of the most unforgettable action heroes ever: a charming, no-nonsense everyman who springs into action when the time calls for it.

Willis' charm managed to prevail through the first four movies even if the films themselves were fairly inconsistent, but the fourth sequel, A Good Day to Die Hard, effectively turned the character into a miserable dope.

With more outlandish action than ever before, McClane was a million miles away from the more relatable Average Joe of at least the first movie, to say nothing of the fact that a bored-looking Willis failed to bring the expected charm to the table.

Willis is set to reprise the role for a "final" sixth movie, McClane, and sadly there's more worry than excitement given the potential to ruin the essence of the character even further.