X-Men Origins: Wolverine

The early years of James Logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother Victor Creed, his service in the special forces team Weapon X, and his experimentation into the metal-lined mutant Wolverine.

Despite a major studio investment of $150.0M, X-Men Origins: Wolverine became a solid performer, earning $373.1M worldwide—a 149% return. This commercial performance validated the ambitious narrative scope, proving that audiences embrace compelling narrative even at blockbuster scale.