The WORST episodes of Pitch Meetings
Every episode of Pitch Meetings ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Pitch Meetings!
Although they have the best intentions, a movie executive and a screenwriter make terrible decisions while planning popular films.
#1 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Season 2021 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/30/2021
After the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters didn’t play well with fans, Sony didn’t waste much time before trying to relaunch the franchise once again to bring the fans something they’d be a little more satisfied with (and make some sweet sweet money.) The result is Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which sees Jason Reitman (son of the original’s director Ivan Reitman) take the helm and bust some ghosts. Ghostbusters: Afterlife definitely raises some questions though. Like why does everyone go about their lives after witnessing several ghosts fly right by their faces? How was the Statue of Libery walking down the streets of New York not a bigger deal, historically speaking? What’s Finn Wolfhard doing here? Why are those mini Stay Pufts alive and cooking themselves alive inside a Wal-Mart? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Ghostbusters: Afterlife! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#2 - Hancock
Season 2022 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/31/2022
Turns out Will Smith was smacking people for saying words he didn’t like long before he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. In 2008’s Hancock, the once wholesome-seeming superstar took to the big screen as Hancock, the superhero with a drinking and attitude problem. Hancock definitely raises a few questions though. Like did Hancock just kill that train conductor? How did those two prisoners survive that “thing” Hancock did to them? How long was that bank robbery and why did Hancock take his time to get to it? Why does this movie suddenly become a completely different movie half-way through? Why do those bad guys think they stand a chance against the bulletproof superhero? How did Hancock PAINT THE MOON?! To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Hancock! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#3 - Batman Returns
Season 2022 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/24/2022
Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman movie starring Micheal Keaton was an absolute worldwide phenomenon, so naturally just a few years later a sequel was made. Not only did Keaton return as Bruce Wayne, but he was joined by Danny Devito as the Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in what would become iconic portrayals of the characters. Batman Returns definitely raises a few questions though. Like if you get rescued by an animal, do you automatically take on its characteristics? Did Max Shreck not clean up after pushing Selina Kyle out of his office window? Why is Batman so thrilled to be killing bad guys, and why did he rip his mask off? How was nobody supsicious of Penguin instantly bringing a baby out of a sewer on a mechanical lift?
#4 - Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban
Season 2022 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/17/2022
The first two Harry Potter movies, both directed by Christopher Columbus, were massive hits. After those two relatively light-hearted movies, director Alfonso Cuaron came on-board and took the franchise in a darker direction with the third film- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban definitely raises a few questions. Like why was Harry Potter intentionally doing magic outside of Hogwarts? When did the entire layout of Hogwarts and its grounds change so dramatically? How are a bunch of deadly Dementors better than the threat of a single wizard maybe entering the school? Did Fred and George not notice a man named Peter sleeping in their brother’s bed every night on the Marauder’s Map? What exactly were Wormtail and Sirius’s plans here?
#5 - The Batman
Season 2022 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/10/2022
With Batman being one of the most popular characters of all time, Hollywood kinda has no choice but to churn out new movies featuring him every few years. And so they have… since the 1980s. The latest is THE Batman, starring Robert Pattison as the Caped Crusader, directed by Matt Reeves. The Batman definitely raises a few questions. Like what inspired them to cast Robert Pattinson and Colin Farell? Are these going to get even DARKER? Why doesn’t anyone aim for Batman’s mouth? How freakin’ long is this movie? Why was it a shock to find out that the criminal guy was a liar and a bad guy? What was that green juice that saved the entire day at the end? What is that suit even made of? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to The Batman! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#6 - Uncharted
Season 2022 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/2022
Video games tend to not do super well when adapted to the big screen, but gosh dangit, Hollywood’s determined to keep trying. The latest attempt is Uncharted, based on the popular game series called Uncharted. With a surprisingly good performance at the box office, maybe they’ll keep on doing this kind of thing? The Uncharted movie definitely raises some questions though. Like why were Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg chosen to star as characters they seem nothing like? How has nobody explored the very accessible ancient access points in Barcelona, one of which is literally in a Papa John’s pizza shop? How did Sully and Nathan get into the trunk of that car on the cargo plane? How did Moncado miraculously not lose a single drop of blood? Why can’t iconic characters wear their iconic outfits in movies anymore? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Uncharted! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#7 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Season 2022 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2022
With the first movie as well as the book series being massive international successes, Warner Bros was fast to get to work on adapting the second book in the Harry Potter series: The Chamber of Secrets. What adventures lay ahead for Harry Potter at his death trap of a magical high school?! People were anxious to see it play out on the big screen. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets definitely raises some questions though. Like why would Hogwarts hire Lockhart and why would he accept, knowing full well that he’s a fraud? Was the Whomping Willow really the best thing they could think of to put on school grounds? Why does the car have a mind of its own? Why did Hagrid send children off to speak to man-eating spiders in the most dangerous forest there is? How did Nearly Headless Nick get unpetrified? Is Fawkes the secret star of this movie?!
#8 - Hawkeye
Season 2022 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2022
After more than a decade in the MCU, Hawkeye is finally getting to be the lead in a Marvel project. Kind of. With the popularity of streaming having revolutionized the media industry since the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney is attempting to catch up and capitalize on the change by putting out a BUNCH of series starring their well-known characters. Hawkeye definitely raises some questions though. Like is Hawkeye even the main character? Is that dog’s health okay after eating all that pizza? Why does Kingpin have an army of cartoon characters? Why is Clint so cool with all those LARPers risking their lives? How did Kate survive an encounter with Kingpin and how did her mom sneak in a moving vehicle? WHAT HAPPENED TO THOSE GUYS THAT WERE TAKEN BY THE OWL?! To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Hawkeye! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#9 - John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Season 2022 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2022
With the first John Wick being such a surprise hit at the box office in 2014, Hollywood had no choice but to immediately green-light some more. Fans of the Keanu Reeves movie were given John Wick: Chapter Two and then John Wick: Chapter Three - Parabellum, which had a neat little latin word on the end for its title for some reason. Pretty neat, I guess! John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum definitely raises some questions. Like why did John head directly to one of the most people-dense places on Earth when trying to hide from assassins? How did he get so much done in the 60 minutes before his excommunicado status? Why does everybody insist on talking to John Wick before trying to kill him? Did he just slap a horse? How many favors and symbolic doohickeys does this guy have up his sleeve? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#10 - Spider-Man No Way Home
Season 2021 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/21/2021
Spider-Man is one of the most beloved characters of all time, and for Tom Holland’s third solo movie as the web slinger, Marvel seemingly wanted to do something really special (while also tapping into the hype around multiverses. Spider-Man: No Way Home definitely raises some questions though. Like since when is Doctor Strange this reckless? How does the memory wipe spell work, exactly? Why is Electro even here? Is Uncle Ben going to die? Why is Ned suddenly magic, and why did he stop trying to make portals? Why isn’t James Franco in this?
#11 - The Matrix Resurrections
Season 2021 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/28/2021
The Matrix was one of the most popular movies of the 1990s and changed action movies forever. Then it’s two follow-ups Reloaded and Revolutions were also movies. With the trend of reviving decades-old franchises in full swing in Hollywood at the moment… Here we are. Again. The Matrix: Resurrections definitely raises some questions. Like why are we just re-doing the first movie but different? Why include iconic characters if they’re not really the iconic characters and are also played by other actors? Why does every Keanu action scene involve a force-push? What are the stakes here, exactly? Did all the self-awareness make it okay? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to The Matrix: Resurrections! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#12 - Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
Season 2021 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/14/2021
The Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling were taking the world by storm even before the final books had even been published. Naturally, a film adaptation was needed. With the success of the books, the movies were pretty much guaranteed to be a success, and that they were-- bringing in billions of dollars at the box office. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone definitely raises some questions though. Like why is Dumbledore doing such public magic in an effort to not be seen doing magic? Why leave Harry with horrible people and not check in on him? Why send so many letters when Howlers are a thing? Why do they celebrate Christmas? Why did Harry get rewarded for essentially making the situation more dangerous? Why is everyone so happy that he killed a teacher? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#13 - John Wick: Chapter 2
Season 2021 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/7/2021
The first John Wick film starring Keanu Reeves was a surprise hit in 2014. Wick’s no-nonsense “gun-fu” fighting style mixed with the mysterious world-building and the satisfaction of seeing someone get revenge for a puppy really struck a chord with audiences, making John Wick Keanu Reeves’ most popular movie since The Matrix trilogy. Naturally, they had to make some sequels. They had no choice in the matter. John Wick: Chapter 2 definitely raises some questions though. Like why did John think leaving the life in exchange for something that could bring him back at any time was a good move? Why did Santino want to hire the boogeyman, when the job consisted of walking through a secret tunnel? And why hire him of all people if he knew he was going to double-cross him? Is anybody in this world NOT an assassin? What was with that whole seven bullets scene? Does the dog think they’re just going for a run? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to John
#14 - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Season 2022 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/21/2022
After the Harry Potter film series became one of the most popular of all time, it’s only natural that Warner Bros wanted to keep cashing in on JK Rowling’s magical franchise ones those movies came to a close. Just a few years after Deathly Hallows Part 2, they launched their new “Wizarding World” project with the Fantastic Beasts movie, starring Eddie Redmayne as Nugget Scaffolding– erm- Newt Scamander. Here we are with the third installment of the Beasts movies and… it’s a movie! Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore definitely raises a few questions. Like why is a magical baby deer integral to wizard elections? Why is everyone cool with Grindelwald going from wanted criminal to candidate in a matter of hours? What exactly is everyone doing in this movie? Where’s Tina? Why is this magical world so void of color? Will Producer Guy finally manage to buy Canada?!
#15 - Red Notice
Season 2021 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/23/2021
Red Notice was Netflix’s most expensive movie to date, and also (apparently) their biggest opening ever. With massive stars Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot just kind of doing their thing-- it’s no wonder why so many people clicked “play.” Red Notice definitely raises some questions though. Like was this movie sold on name recognition alone? Why did Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot’s characters even involve Ryan Reynolds in the whole first part of the plan if they just needed the third egg’s location from him? How did they know they’d end up in the same jail cell as him? Why is prison so easy to break out from? How is that 80-year-old vehicle still running, and why is there a waterfall here? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Red Notice! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#16 - Home Sweet Home Alone
Season 2021 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/16/2021
The first two Home Alone movies starring Macaulay Culkin were some of the biggest classics from the 90s-- and the magic has never really been recaptured. But, when Disney acquired the rights a few years ago, they naturally had to give it a shot and see if they could cash in on the popularity of the property. Thus, Home Sweet Home Alone was born. Home Sweet Home Alone definitely raises some questions. Like why did they decide to make the bandits sympathetic? Why did they make the kid so unlikeable? Why did Pam and Jeff still want to break in after learning that there might also be a grandmother at home? How did none of the neighbors hear any of the commotion? Why did everyone become friends at the end of the movie? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Home Sweet Home Alone! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#17 - Eternals
Season 2021 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/9/2021
After Avengers Endgame, Marvel has the massive task of not only continuing their surviving heroes' stories, but also making audiences care about all new characters and all-new universe-threatening events. Their latest movie Eternals takes on the gargantuan challenge of introducing ten new superheroes AND explaining why they’re only showing up now. This thing’s getting complicated. Eternals definitely raises some questions. Like should this have been a Disney Plus show? Why do the Eternals only have important conversations at Golden Hour? Why is introducing humans to weapons not considered interfering in their affairs? Wouldn’t the Celestials be interested in stopping Thanos if they need a massive population to birth celestials? Why didn’t Kumail have a shirtless scene after all that work!? What have these post-credit scenes become?! To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Eternals! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#18 - James Bond: Skyfall
Season 2021 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/2/2021
Daniel Craig redefined the James Bond franchise with Casino Royale in 2006, but the follow-up movie, Quantum of Solace, wasn’t received as well critically or commercially. So with Craig’s third turn as 007, they had to kick things up a notch from Quantum’s storyline about taking control of… a lake? Skyfall definitely raises some questions though. Like how did James Bond survive that super deadly opening sequence where he definitely should have died? Why would Q plug an expert enemy hacker’s computer directly into the super secret spy computer system? How did Silva know Q would do that? In fact, how did Silva plan that entire escape? And what kind of a survival plan is going to an old house with no weapons and then purposefully luring a supervillain over? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Skyfall! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#19 - Halloween Kills
Season 2021 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/26/2021
After multiple sequels and reboots since the original Halloween in 1978, the franchise returned to it’s roots in 2018 with a direct sequel to the ‘78 film which disregarded all the other weird ones. And in true Hollywood fashion, that sequel now has a sequel. Halloween Kills definitely raises some questions. Like why didn’t Laurie think firefighters would show up to the big fire she started? Why does the main character spend the entire movie in a hospital bed? Why does everyone keep splitting up? Why doesn’t anyone shoot Micheal Myers from a distance? Is he supernatural or not? Does Evil die tonight or not?! To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Halloween Kills! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#20 - Squid Game
Season 2021 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/19/2021
Netflix has a massive surprise hit on their hands with the new South Korean series Squid Game, which has taken the world by storm. Over 100 million households watched the battle royale series and it’s absolutely taken over social media with its memes. Squid Game definitely raises some questions though. Like how much is 42.6 billion korean won worth in USD? How is this cop so good at infiltrating an organization he knows nothing about? Was there every any doubt as to who would win the tug of war game? Why did Ali have to die? What is going on with those VIPs? Why did nobody try walking on the massive beams in the glass game? Why did Gi-Hun dye his hair? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Squid Game! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#21 - James Bond: No Time To Die
Season 2021 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/12/2021
With five movies and fifteen years under his belt, Daniel Craig is officially the actor who has played James Bond for the longest time. Before he passes the torch onto the next actor to take on 007, Craig gets one last hurrah as the MI6 agent in No Time To Die. No Time To Die definitely raises some questions though. Like is it dangerous to stand next to exploding graves? Why is that bridge perfectly designed for escapes? Is that De Niro?! How did Blofeld get and use a bionic eyeball and continue to run Spectre with it while in MI6 custody? How do nanobots work? Why did every single member of Spectre get together in one spot? What’s Safin’s deal, anyway? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to No Time To Die! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#22 - Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Season 2021 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/5/2021
Even though Sony agreed to let Spider-Man swing over to the MCU, they still wanted to capitalize on their property- which led to a movie focusing on Venom, the classic Spidey villain. The 2018 movie starring Tom Hardy was a surprise hit, which naturally led to a sequel. So here we are… Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Venom: Let There Be Carnage definitely raises some questions. Like what’s up with Woody’s wig? Why is Cletus obsessed with Eddie Brock without knowing that he’s Venom? Why are we watching them bicker about doing cool stuff instead of seeing them do the cool stuff? Since when does getting shot give you a contact lens? Did Carnage just hack the Internet?
#23 - James Bond: Die Another Day
Season 2021 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/28/2021
Before Daniel Craig started his gritty run as James Bond, Pierce Brosnan was the chiseled face of the 007 franchise for years. After GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough, Brosnan tackled the 20th Bond movie in the franchise: Die Another Day. Die Another Day definitely raises some questions. Like what how did those North Koreans drive through a minefield? How did Bond stop his heart AND fight doctors at the same time? Why can’t that guy get the diamonds out of his face? Why is Jinx swimming with a tactical knife? How is Bond better at fencing than an olympian, after more than a year in prison? What’s up with those special effects?! To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Die Another Day! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.
#24 - Transformers: Age of Extinction
Season 2021 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/21/2021
Some people thought that three Transformers movies may have been enough. But what those people didn’t take into account was… what if more money?! That question is what led to a fourth installment in the Transformers franchise, once again with Michael Bay at the helm. But this time, with a whole new cast of human characters led by Mark Wahlberg… the inventor. Transformers: Age of Extinction definitely raises some questions. Like what happened to Sam Witwicky? Why are the anti-Transformer people working with a Transformer? Why is Cade Yeager such a terrible person? Why are we spending so much time on these creepy Romeo & Juliet laws? Why was there an empty 30-feet deep Transformer-sized hiding spot under Cade’s barn? What happened to the Allspark being the source of the Transformers powers? How many product placements can they cram into one movie?
#25 - Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters
Season 2021 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/14/2021
The Percy Jackson books are super popular and had Fox played their cards right, they might have had a Harry Potter type franchise on their hands. Unfortunately, after Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief came out in 2011, fans and critics alike didn’t really love what they were doing with the material. But, the movie made enough money to warrant giving the whole thing another shot. Thus, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters was born. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters definitely raises some questions. Like why is Poseidon ignoring his son? Why is Tyson here and how can he see with those sunglasses on? How is Luke still alive? Why aren’t more people involved in this quest if annihilation is the possible outcome? Why isn’t Luke using his teleportation device more often? How is Luke surfing off of Percy’s wave? Why doesn’t being swallowed by a lava monster hurt anyone? Did they think this was getting a sequel? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.