Shazam! Fury of the Gods (often referred to as Shazam 2) was a box office flop.
The film failed to generate sufficient revenue to be considered a financial success, especially when compared to its production budget.
Financial Performance Overview
To understand why Shazam! Fury of the Gods was labeled a flop, it's essential to look at its box office performance versus its costs.
| Category | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Production Budget | $125 million |
| Worldwide Gross | $134 million |
| US & Canada Gross | $57.6 million |
| Other Territories | $76.4 million |
Why it was a Flop
A film is typically considered profitable when its worldwide gross is at least 2 to 2.5 times its production budget. This benchmark accounts for marketing, distribution, and other associated costs that are separate from the initial production budget.
With a production budget of $125 million, Shazam! Fury of the Gods needed to earn significantly more than its worldwide gross of $134 million to break even and turn a profit. The film's global revenue barely exceeded its production cost, leading to its classification as a "box-office bomb." This indicates a substantial financial loss for the studio involved.
