The 8 Worst Disaster Movies of All Time

3. “San Andreas” (2015)

“San Andreas” capitalized on the fascination with earthquake disaster scenarios, starring Dwayne Johnson as a rescue pilot trying to save his family amidst a massive quake. While the film delivered on the spectacle, it fell short in character development and storytelling, often resorting to clichéd tropes. Despite its impressive box office performance, “San Andreas” remains a shallow entry in the disaster movie genre.

Box Office: $474 million

Budget: $110 million

4. “Independence Day: Resurgence” (2016)

The original “Independence Day” (1996) was a blockbuster sensation, so expectations were high for its sequel, “Independence Day: Resurgence.” Directed by Roland Emmerich, the film brought back some familiar faces but failed to recapture the magic of the original. With a convoluted plot and overreliance on CGI, the movie left fans disappointed and critics unimpressed.

Box Office: $389.7 million

Budget: $165 million