15 Movies from the ’00s That Nobody Watches Anymore
The 2000s gave us plenty of movies that seemed impossible to escape at the time. They dominated cinemas, filled DVD shelves, inspired endless conversations, and turned certain actors into familiar faces for an entire generation. Yet some of those major releases have quietly slipped out of everyday pop culture, rarely appearing in streaming recommendations or casual conversations about favorite films. They were not necessarily failures, and many made serious money when they came out. They simply stopped getting the attention they once had. Looking back, it is surprising how many once popular movies have become so easy to forget today.
Charlie’s Angels (2000)
Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu became one of the most recognizable movie trios of the early 2000s, and the action comedy was a major box office hit that eventually faded from the conversation.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
Angelina Jolie’s portrayal of the iconic video game adventurer was a huge pop culture moment, but the original movie rarely gets brought up when people discuss her most memorable performances today.
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Tim Burton’s ambitious remake generated enormous attention when it arrived in theaters, especially with its unusual ending, but it has largely disappeared from conversations about the franchise.
The Perfect Storm (2000)
Starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg, this disaster drama was one of the biggest releases of its year, yet it rarely comes up when people talk about memorable movies from the decade.
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, and Cameron Diaz starred in this psychological thriller that sparked plenty of conversations about its confusing storyline, although it doesn’t receive nearly as much attention nowadays.
The Time Machine (2002)
Guy Pearce starred in this big budget science fiction adventure based on H. G. Wells’ classic novel, which attracted plenty of moviegoers but gradually became an overlooked title in the genre.
Daredevil (2003)
Before superhero movies completely dominated Hollywood, Ben Affleck played Marvel’s blind crime fighter in a film that was heavily discussed at the time and is now mostly remembered for its place in early comic book cinema.
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Roland Emmerich’s disaster movie turned extreme weather into a global cinematic spectacle, became a massive box office success, and gave audiences some of the most memorable destruction scenes of the decade.
I, Robot (2004)
Will Smith’s science fiction thriller was a major theatrical release, with impressive visual effects and a storyline inspired by Isaac Asimov’s work, but it doesn’t get mentioned nearly as often as his other blockbuster hits.
Hitch (2005)
Will Smith became a dating consultant who helped awkward men win over women in this romantic comedy, which was one of the year’s biggest hits and a staple of early 2000s movie culture.
Fantastic Four (2005)
The first big screen adaptation starring Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, and Michael Chiklis was a commercial success, but subsequent superhero releases have pushed this version further into the background.
The Island (2005)
Michael Bay directed this science fiction thriller starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson, which explored human cloning and corporate exploitation through an action packed story that deserves more attention today.
10,000 BC (2008)
This prehistoric adventure became a major theatrical release thanks to its enormous scale, spectacular creatures, and dramatic premise, but it has since become one of those blockbuster titles people rarely bring up.
Jumper (2008)
Hayden Christensen played a young man capable of teleporting anywhere in the world, and the movie had enough commercial success to generate plans for a franchise that never really materialized.
Eagle Eye (2008)
Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan starred in this technology driven thriller about an artificial intelligence system manipulating people’s lives, a premise that attracted considerable attention when the movie was released.