But for every success story, such as NetflixsOne Piece, there are projects that completely miss the mark.
For years,Dragonball Evolutionwas the go-to example of how bad things could gowhen turning anime into live action.
Despite its poor reception, though, the film has just earned a small victory.
Its a remarkable drop, especially given Disneys track record with remakes.
Meanwhile,Dragonball Evolutionhas had more than a decade to build its reputation as a cinematic misfire.
Back in 2009, fans were curiousif a little skepticalaboutDragon Ballmaking the jump to live action.
But when the first reviews hit, that optimism vanished.
Many fans chose to skip the film entirely.
It didnt take long for the film to earn its reputation as a complete misfire.
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Now, withlive-action adaptations ofNarutoandMobile Suit Gundamcurrently in development, studios are once again testing the waters.
But forDragonball Evolution, the damage was long done.
It remained the benchmark for failureuntilSnow Whitecame along and, against all odds, managed to fall even further.
The movie diverges from its source material, offering a modernized take on the beloved franchise.
