Red One: A Franchise Flop for Chris Evans
Chris Evans’ latest film, Red One, is a box office and critical disappointment, adding to his list of failed franchises outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Despite being packed with stars, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, J.K. Simmons, and Lucy Liu, Red One failed to generate any excitement or follow-through.
Chris Evans’ track record with franchises outside of the MCU is lackluster, with notable flops like Fantastic Four, Push, The Losers, Lightyear, The Gray Man, and Ghosted. His most famous role, Captain America, helped define the MCU and bring it continued success, but his attempts to establish himself in other franchises have been met with disappointment.
The cast of Red One struggled to find footing in the Christmas comedy, which was expected to be a success. Despite the presence of big stars and a massive budget, the film failed to deliver, indicating a lack of chemistry among the actors and a poorly executed script.
Chris Evans’ ability to establish himself in a new franchise is rare, with his history of struggling to find success outside of the MCU. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is an outlier in his career, with his Captain America role being a major success. However, the failure of Red One serves as a reminder of the challenges he faces in establishing himself in other franchises.
The reasons for Chris Evans’ failed franchises are complex, involving a combination of factors such as the difficulty of starting new comic book movie franchises, the over-reliance on major franchises like the MCU, and the lack of new and innovative ideas in Hollywood.
The failure of Red One has made it unlikely for a sequel, leaving fans to question whether Chris Evans will ever find success in another franchise beyond the MCU. His experience in the highly successful Red One project has been a disappointing reminder of his struggles to find his footing outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.