25 Biggest Fails and Flops of 2024

The year 2024 witnessed a series of failures and flops across various industries, from Hollywood's box office disasters and tech industry disappointments to sporting events and political campaigns. The podcast highlights 25 significant events, including the failure of several films, Apple's underwhelming iPhone 16 launch, the Paris Olympics' sanitation issues, and Kamala Harris's unsuccessful presidential bid.

Box Office Flops

• 00:00:33 'The Mother' with a large budget and star-studded cast, including Henry Cavill, was a significant box office disappointment, resulting in over $100 million in losses. Other notable box office fails included 'Joker 2,' 'Borderlands,' and 'Mad Max: Furia,' all of which failed to meet expectations, and 'Kevin Costner's Horizon,' which also underperformed.

Music Industry Disasters

• 00:01:38 Katy Perry's comeback single, 'Woman's World,' was a musical disappointment, failing to resonate with audiences due to confusing lyrics, tired cliches, and a cringeworthy music video. The song failed to generate the desired hype and impact and arguably was the biggest musical disaster of 2024.

Tech Industry Disappointments

• 00:02:20 Apple's iPhone 16 series, despite initial hype, was viewed as a disappointment, offering minimal innovation and failing to impress users with its features and design. The launch lacked groundbreaking features and was criticized for being a copy of previous models, resulting in a lukewarm reception.

Gaming Industry Failures

• 00:03:14 Concord, a game developed by a veteran team from Bungie and Activision with a rumored $400 million budget, failed to deliver a fresh experience. The gameplay was perceived as dated and its $40 price tag for a live-service game was seen as unreasonable, leading to its demise only two weeks after launch.

Boeing Setbacks

• 00:04:02 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft continued to experience setbacks, with a planned launch canceled due to technical malfunctions, and a new 737 model experiencing a mid-flight door malfunction and emergency landing. Additionally, the company faced criticism for falsifying safety inspection records on some 737 Max models, previously involved in crashes.