Is the public tiring of movies set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland or before a world-ending event? Maybe.
This year, only two such movies had theatrical releases.
In February, Lionsgate released “Moonfall,” which saw the moon crashing into Earth. In September, IFC Films released “Vesper,” which takes place after the collapse of the Earth’s ecosystem. “Moonfall” was a costly flop and “Vesper” barely made a ripple at the box office.
By comparison, there were nine notable post-apocalyptic themed movies in 2021 and the same number in 2020.
No major genre releases are scheduled yet for 2023. However, quite a few high profile post-apocalyptic movies are in production, including sequels and spinoffs to “A Quiet Place,” “Max Max: Fury Road” and “Birdbox.”
Related article: The complete post-apocalyptic movie list
Photo: “Vesper” movie poster.
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