Based on a book series, “Divergent” was supposed to be a four-film story, but “Allegiant” was so poorly received the studio only made three.
After the success of movie series like “Harry Potter,” “The Hunger Games,” and “Twilight,” studios were on the hunt for the next big YA book-to-movie adaptation.
Enter “Divergent” in 2014, a film that takes place in a dystopian world where society is split into five factions, each dedicated to a specific personality trait. People who fit into more than one category are called divergent and are considered dangerous.
If you’re confused, we understand — the lore of these movies is borderline incomprehensible. Not even actors like Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Zoë Kravitz, and Kate Winslet could make this movie interesting.
The first film did well enough, making almost $290 million worldwide, so a second film, “Insurgent,” was made in 2015. When it didn’t make much more than “Divergent,” it became clear the series was in trouble.
“Allegiant” was released in 2016 and made less than its predecessors. It was also poorly received by fans and critics alike.
It was announced that the final installment, “Ascendant,” would go straight to streaming, but some cast members reportedly weren’t on board with that move, so the story of Tris (Woodley) will forever remain unfinished on screen.
That might be a good thing — fans widely reviled the conclusion of the book series.
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