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Taking on the iconic role of one of the most popular superheroes in the MCU, Tom Holland has swiftly ascended to the ranks of Hollywood’s most coveted actors. His breakout portrayal as Spider-Man has opened doors for him to exhibit his versatility beyond the superhero genre. However, his journey hasn’t been devoid of setbacks, both commercially and critically.
Despite the fame, success, and critical acclaim, the 27-year-old English actor has encountered instances where his films failed to resonate at the box office and faced critical scrutiny for various aspects.
Tom Holland’s Historical Drama That Failed to Generate Sparks at the Box Office
Following his debut as Spider-Man in the 2016 MCU filmCaptain America: Civil Warand the success ofSpider-Man: Homecoming,Tom Hollandtook on the role of Samuel Insull, an innovator and investor, in the 2017 historical dramaThe Current War.
Starring an ensemble cast includingBenedict CumberbatchandNicolas Houltalongside Holland, the film depicts the intense rivalry between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, as they compete to dominate the burgeoning electrical industry in late 19th-century America.
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Despite commendable performances from the cast, the film faced criticism for its execution.The Current Warstruggled at the box office as well,grossingonly $12.2 millionagainsta $30 million budget, marking it as a commercial disappointment.
The Chaos Surrounding the Sci-Fi FilmChaos Walking
Ahead of the release of hisSpider-Manthreequel,No Way Home,Tom Holland shared the screen withDaisy RidleyandMads Mikkelsenin the 2021 filmChaos Walking.Set in a world devoid of women and where thoughts are audible, the film centers on Todd Hewitt, who must safeguard Viola after her crash landing, revealing the perilous truths of their dystopian society.
Based on Patrick Ness’ science fiction trilogyChaos Walking,the film underwent hectic production, enduring numerous rewrites and extensive reshoots after negative test screenings. The process led to a substantial budget increase. However, despite all the efforts, the film struggled to captivate audiences or critics.Chaos Walkinggrossedonly $26.5 million worldwide on anestimatedbudget of $100 million.
The Box Office Turmoil of the Fantasy Adventure inDolittle
After sharing the screen in the 2019 blockbusterAvengers: Endgame,Tom Holland reunited with theIron ManstarRobert Downey Jr.in the 2020 fantasy adventure filmDolittleas a voice actor. Holland voiced the character of Jip, a loyal lurcher of the titular character.
Dolittlealso underwent extensive reshoots following negative reception in its initial test screenings. However, despite featuring the beloved Marvel stars, the film failed to resonate positively with audiences or critics.
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Dolittleis the lowest-ranked Holland movie with a 15% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes andgrossed$251 million globally against a reported budget of $175 million. It wasreportedto have caused significant financial losses estimated between $100 million, marking it as a commercial flop in Holland’s filmography.
The Current War, Chaos Walking,andDolittleare available to rent/buy on Prime Video.
Laxmi Rajput
Senior Writer
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
