Margot Robbie Reflects on Babylon Box Office Failure and Future Legacy

Margot Robbie is puzzled! She wonders why Babylon didn’t click with audiences.

Big stars, small returns. Despite a $80M budget, Babylon earned only $63M worldwide.

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Robbie compared Babylon's flop to Shawshank Redemption’s slow success story.

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The movie’s plot? A 1920s Hollywood tale about silent films turning into talkies.

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Babylon featured stars like Brad Pitt, Diego Calva, and Jean Smart.

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Margot praised director Damien Chazelle’s detailed and ambitious style.

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"Damien always pushed for more!" she said, recalling the intense prep work.

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Robbie still hopes Babylon will be appreciated in the future like cult classics.

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Hideo Kojima also believes flops can gain fame, citing Joker: Folie à Deux.

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Time might just make Babylon a favorite like other underrated movies!

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