Low Budget Movies That Later Became Massive Blockbusters

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

This iconic comedy movie made $250 million at the box office, but no one expected this low-cost film to take off the way it did. The film spawned a sequel and television series.

George Lucas wanted to make a Flash Gordon movie but could not obtain the rights so instead, he created Star Wars.
In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
Dan Akroyd’s original script for Ghostbusters was set in a future where Ghostbusters were everyday figures of society like paramedics and firemen.
Pierce Brosnan was contractually forbidden from wearing a full tuxedo in any non-James Bond movie from 1995-2002.

Low Budget Movies That Later Became Massive Blockbusters

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

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