Hollywood's Highs and Lows: Who Won Big and Who Fell Flat in 2024

2024 was a mixed bag for Hollywood. Some big names took huge risks and faced big losses. Francis Ford Coppola, known for his bold filmmaking, decided to sell his wine business and invest over $100 million into a new film, Megalopolis. Unfortunately, it bombed at the box office, earning only $12 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Kevin Costner left his hit TV show, Yellowstone, to create four movies under the title Horizon: An American Saga. The first film flopped, making just $31 million, and doubts hang over the future of the remaining projects. The Cannes Film Festival also faced some heat. While it's known for giving filmmakers grand standing ovations, the movies often get torn apart online later. It’s like the festival is setting filmmakers up for a fall. On a brighter note, Clint Eastwood, at 94, made what might be his last film, Juror #2. Critics and audiences loved it, ranking it among his best in decades. However, Warner Bros. didn't even give it a proper release, leaving many wondering why such a great film was snubbed. The studio claimed it was meant for streaming from the start, but that didn't make the situation any better.