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The tale of John Carter has been iconic in the realm of science fiction novels for a long time, as it started way before Frank Herbert wrote his sci-fi epic,Dune. Unfortunately, the story hasn’t had the best fate in the world of movies, with several attempts never reaching their full potential due to development hell, but in 2012, Disney took the risk and created a film based on theBarsoomseries written by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Things didn’t go well for Andrew Stanton’s adaptation, calledJohn Carter, as it became one of the biggest box-office bombs of all time, but our close sources say that the character is set to make a comeback.
John Carter Is Making a Return
Disney put a lot of financial trust in theJohn Carterfilm, spending $350 million on it, which made it one of the most expensive films ever made, but that faith never came to fruition, as the movie failed at the box office. It led to a $200 million writedown for Disney and started a chain of events that would eventually see the return of the character.
Due to the commercial failure ofJohn Carter, Disney’s head back then, Rich Ross, resigned; the lead actress Lynn Collins was asked to go into hiding; and two years later, the rights were reverted back to Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.
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Although it’s surprising to see John Carter reappear in 2024, there could be some reasons why the author’s estate is bringing him back, with one being the success that Denis Villeneuve’sDuneadaptations have garnered. There’s a time for every story, and if one sci-fi tale from the last century set on a different planet can succeed today, then so can another.
It could also be because the estate is afraid of losing the rights again, but it remains to be seen what type of media John Carter will be returning to.
A John Carter Game Makes More Sense Than Another Film
Our close sources say that while they’re unsure of whether it’s a film, game, show, etc., they’re certain it’s something big in regards to the kind of media in which John Carter will be making his comeback. Since there’s not much to do except speculate until thecountdown to the character’s returnreaches zero, it’s unlikely that another company would spend as much as Disney or take the risk on another film.
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The fact thatDune: Awakening, an upcoming MMO, exists supports the speculation that John Carter could be getting his own game, as it costs less than creating a film but can provide a more immersive experience, withbig Hollywood names admittingthat gaming has evolved.
If Arrakis can be converted into a game, then so can Barsoom. We have to wait for 32 days to find out howCarterwill be returning.
Are you looking forward to meeting Carter again? Let us know in the comments!
Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
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