John Carter 2: A Hypothetical Journey Through Disney's Barsoomian World

Taylor Hackford’s John Carter was a bold, ambitious project plagued by timing and budget woes. Starring Taylor Lautner as the titular war-torn Civil War veteran transported to Mars, the film brought Barsoom to life with cutting-edge CGI and a sweeping, operatic score by James Horner. However, its release in 2012—a year dominated by The Avengers and Marvel’s The Avengers —left it underperforming at the box office. Disney shelved the Barsoomian series, but its cult following endures.

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