Aliens exist in a parallel world, but the normal population doesn’t notice anything about what’s going on on earth. An organization keeps them in check with sleek black suits and chrome guns. That is the Basic premise of Men in Black, which worked very well for three films. Then studio Sony tried it for the first time without Will Smith in the leading role. Things went wrong immediately.
Men in Black 4: International failed at the box office and fell short of all expectations. Was this the nail in the coffin for the venerable sci-fi franchise? We address the question below. You can watch Men in Black 4 today at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF without advertising.
On TV today: What is Men Black 4 about?
Men in Black International – Trailer 3 (German) HD
Molly (Tessa Thompson) rejoins the Men in Black. As a child, she observed extraterrestrial life. Then he went in search of the top secret organization that was covering everything up at the time and wants to go hunting for aliens himself.
In fact, Molly is employed by Agent O (Emma Thompson) with the Men in Black and sent straight to London for one of their first missions. There, High T (Liam Neeson) assigns her to her new partner: Agent H (Chris Hemsworth).
The massive proportions of the Men in Black 4-Flop
Rebooting the series entirely without Will Smith was a risky bet. the two Marvel stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson would fill the hole left by Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) and J with their charisma and Thor 3 chemistry. However, the reorientation did not go down well with the public at all.
The film grossed a total of $254 million, with an estimated total cost of $220 million, almost a zero-sum game and that by far the worst result of the series. The predecessor generated more than twice as much as part 4
Is there still a chance of Men in Black 5?
Poor reviews and fan ratings rounded out the disastrous picture the series presented in 2019. Three years later There are no plans for Men in Black 5 or another reboot. That Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, who should usher in a new era, will ever return to the series is completely impossible.
The entire brand is currently burned and it is difficult to imagine that it will ever recover from the failed attempt at renewal. Thin rumors about a Men in Black series can be relegated to the land of fables. The only chance is a new legacy quel, like the ones recently successfully implemented by the Halloween series.
What is necessary for Men in Black 5?
Rumors are circulating about Will Smith’s return – also extremely thin. Another problem: Will Smith is too busy saving his own career after his Oscar freak to sacrifice himself for ailing franchises.
Conclusion: Should Men Black continue somehow, it won’t be for a few years, when grass has grown over both Men in Black 4 and Will Smith’s Oscar scandal.
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