Once again, Flopuary has returned.
They say third time’s the charm, so let’s spend February looking at some flawed and forgotten movies, and dust off some diamonds in the rough. This isn't a month for bad stuff, it’s for rediscovering the weird stuff.
The criteria for 2026 is below 👇
• Minimum of 28 films, and one film can fulfill more than one criteria of course.
• Viewing begins February 1st, but no sticklers here for those who like to start early.
You must watch…
(3) Franchise False Starts
(2) Mainstream Undermillionaires
(2) with divisive Letterboxd rating curve (alt lists here or here)
(1) movie that was filmed for 3D
(1) movies stuck in Post-Production Hell
(1) failed would-be Oscar…
Once again, Flopuary has returned.
They say third time’s the charm, so let’s spend February looking at some flawed and forgotten movies, and dust off some diamonds in the rough. This isn't a month for bad stuff, it’s for rediscovering the weird stuff.
The criteria for 2026 is below 👇
• Minimum of 28 films, and one film can fulfill more than one criteria of course.
• Viewing begins February 1st, but no sticklers here for those who like to start early.
You must watch…
(3) Franchise False Starts
(2) Mainstream Undermillionaires
(2) with divisive Letterboxd rating curve (alt lists here or here)
(1) movie that was filmed for 3D
(1) movies stuck in Post-Production Hell
(1) failed would-be Oscar film from your birth year
(1) movie featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000
(1) from Rolling Stone's 50 Worst Movies From Great Directors
(1) from Nathan Rabin's “Forgotbusters” (RIP The Dissolve)
(1) nominated for Worst New Star at the Golden Razzies
(1) from Mid-00s Mid-Afternoon Comedy Central Movie Hell
(1) from Failed and Forgotten 90s Burtonsploitation
(1) Extreme Sportsploitation
(1) romantic comedy, or erotic thriller for Valentine's Day
(1) movie with a hit song that has culturally outlived the film
(1) based on a video game, or board game
(1) Adam Driver-starring Auteur Flop
(1) produced, executive produced or directed by Charles Band
(6) anniversaries ending in "---6"
(3) released pre-1986
(1) from 2025
(1) movie you haven't seen since 13 years old (or younger), that you thought was good at the time, but was actually a critical or commercial flop
(BONUS) Watch Zyzzyx Road — the "lowest grossing movie of all time" — to celebrate its 20th anniversary
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If you need some more inspiration:
Big shout to KinoCrusader's massive catalog of Box Office Bombs to get you started.
Some other helpful lists:
👉 Nathan Rabin's definitive "My Year/World of Flops" (the inspiration for this)
👉 Leo Logan's flops by decade lists: 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s
👉 Some great podcasts: This Had Oscar Buzz | The Flop House | Overhated
Check the tag for previous year's Flopuary, and peeps previous year’s criteria: 2024 | 2025
Link your final list in the comments. Bombs away 💣
