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7.2(1069)1h 57m• Adventure, Drama, Thriller
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
Movie Saga1972 – 1979
The Poseidon Adventure Collection
2 Films
6.1 Avg Rating
$84.6M Saga Box Office
16.91x Commercial Multiplier
These films center on survival and the struggles of passengers facing catastrophic events aboard a sea vessel. The consistent theme is antagonists, whether nature, adversaries, or internal tensions, adding conflict and challenges. The collection progresses from a singular event to its aftermath, increasing stakes and complications. The appeal lies in the excitement and suspense of unfolding events, character tension, and the spectacle of sea-based settings with creative action sequences. These films often explore the resilience of the human spirit, heroism, sacrifice, and redemption, encouraging viewers to reflect on human interactions and philosophical questions about existence.
Franchise Box Office Economics
Combined theatrical financials and commercial performance across all 2 installments.
Total Worldwide Gross
$84.6M
Cumulative box office receipts
Total Production Budget
$5M
Combined studio investments
Average Gross / Film
$42.3M
Average theatrical return
Commercial Multiple
16.91x
Worldwide Gross vs Budget
Films in Saga(2)
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5.0(148)1h 54m• Action, Adventure, Drama
After "The Poseidon Adventure", in which the ship got flipped over by a tidal wave, the ship drifts bottom-up in the sea. While the passengers are still on board waiting to be rescued, two rivaling salvage parties enter the ship on search for money, gold and a small amount of plutonium.