How did John Carter fail?

A series of bland, confusing trailers — “as generic” as the film’s title — failed to convey the scope of the Civil War-to-Mars story or build interest around the characters. Shortening the title from the original John Carter of Mars also turned the film into “a sphinx,” says Young.

How did John Carter do in the box office?

284.1 million USD
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Did the movie John Carter lose money?

John Carter is the reigning champion of financial loss, with Disney taking a $200 million write down on the box office disaster….John Carter.

Budget: $263.7 million	Financed by: Disney
Domestic Gross: $73,078,100	Overseas Gross: $211,061,000

Why is John Carter Strong?

Due to the Red Planet’s lower gravity (actually about one-third Earth’s gravity), John Carter is far stronger than any Martian, becoming an unstoppable warlord.

Is John Carter part of Marvel?

John Carter, Warlord of Mars is a comics series published from 1977 by American company Marvel Comics. Created by Marv Wolfman (writer) and Gil Kane (penciller), it was based on the Barsoom series of Edgar Rice Burroughs and featured the eponymous character.

How much did John Carter make at the box office?

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It grossed $284 million at the worldwide box office, resulting in a $200 million writedown for Disney, becoming one of the biggest box office bombs in history. With a total cost of $350 million, including an estimated production budget of $263 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever made.

Is John Carter a true story?

John Carter of Mars is a fictional Virginian—a veteran of the American Civil War—transported to Mars and the initial protagonist of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Barsoom stories. His character is enduring, having appeared in various media since his 1912 debut in a magazine serial.