If there's one thing all Dragon Ball Z fans can agree on, it's that the live-action film Dragon Ball: Evolution was a colossal failure. Part of what made it such a big disappointment was its potential. The movie could have been so much more, but it fell flat on its face for too many reasons to list.

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It might be tempting to simply imagine this movie never even happened, but it's worth a second look. Don't worry, we don't mean that you should actually watch the movie again. There are just a few interesting facts about the film that you might not know about.

10 It Actually Made Money

Despite receiving terrible reviews and underperforming at the box office, the film actually made money. That is to say, the film turned a profit. On a reported budget of $30 million, Dragon Ball: Evolution managed to rake in $58.2 at the box office.

Those numbers are obviously pretty terrible, but consider this: There are countless films in history that lost money. Some were probably better than Dragon Ball: Evolution. Some films even crippled entire studios with their losses. Generally speaking, it could have been worse (at least financially).

9 Akira Toriyama Hated It

The production of this film took a wrong turn as soon as they cut Akira Toriyama out of the creative process. Toriyama was allegedly excited about the film at first, but he quickly became disheartened when all of his suggestions were instantly rejected.

It should come as no surprise that Toriyama was reportedly horrified when he finally saw the film. He has also gone on record saying that he absolutely hated Dragon Ball: Evolution.

8 George Lucas Could Have Directed It

This movie was directed by James Wong, but he wasn't the only director the studio had in mind for the job. At one point, they were reportedly considering George Lucas for the position, and we can only wonder how different the film would have been if that were the case.

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Obviously, the director of the movie has to shoulder some of the blame when their films bomb. James Wong is obviously talented, but perhaps he wasn't the right choice for the film. It's interesting to think about what might have been different with a different director.

7 Ron Perlman Was Almost Piccolo

There was definitely a lot of hype surrounding Dragon Ball: Evolution in the early days, and some major names were being connected to the film. At one point, it was reported that Ron Perlman was about to take the role of Piccolo.

Things changed when Perlman decided to ditch the role and join the cast of Hellboy instead. Probably a good decision on his part. Still, it makes you wonder whether the actor could have made the film more watchable.

6 Tom Welling Almost Played Goku

Another major name who was allegedly connected with the project was Tom Welling. Many fans know Welling as the actor who played Superman in the series Smallville.

It's easy to make comparisons between Goku and Superman, and in many ways, they're almost identical characters. It would have been interesting to see Tom Welling try something different. Who knows how the movie would have turned out with this casting decision.

5 The Movie Was Shot In An Abandoned Jeans Factory In Mexico

Another interesting tidbit of information is that Dragon Ball: Evolution was filmed in Mexico. Don't expect to see much of that nation's beauty, however, because the film was shot almost exclusively in front of a green screen.

Strangely enough, they chose to shoot the movie inside of an abandoned jeans factory in Mexico. If you look closely enough, you can see little hints of the Mexican influence, and at one point Incan pyramids are visible.

4 They Needed 40 Cans Of Hairspray To Recreate Goku's Spiky Hair

Goku's hair is one of the most distinctive parts of the hero, and it was a bit of a challenge replicating that in a live-action movie. Take a look at the end result, and it's a little underwhelming. The haircut basically looks like a generic 90s style with a lot of gel.

It's even more disappointing when you learn how much effort they put into creating this hairstyle. A total of 40 cans of hairspray were allegedly needed to create this effect. It still doesn't compare to Goku's legendary spikes.

3 Fans Wanted Jet Li Or Jackie Chan To Play Goku

The decision to cast Justin Chatwin as Goku was controversial from the beginning. After the film was released, many critics questioned this casting choice in their scathing reviews. All in all, Chatwik gave it his all.

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Were there other options? Fans certainly thought so. According to a poll prior to the film's casting, the majority of Dragon Ball Z fans wanted either Jackie Chan or Jet Li to play the protagonist. Maybe the studio should have listened.

2 The Writer Publically Apologized To Fans After Receiving Death Threats And Hate Mail

If you're looking for someone to blame for the lackluster story, Ben Ramsey is probably your best bet. He was the one who wrote the script, and he later admitted he was just looking for an easy paycheck.

In the years following the film's release, Ramsey would receive copious amounts of hate mail, much of which contained death threats. He later apologized to fans around the world, stating that he had done the franchise a great disservice.

1 It Was Meant To Be The First In A Series

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Can you imagine a sequel to Dragon Ball: Evolution? How about an entire trilogy? Well, as unthinkable as that might be, the plan was to make a series of films right from the very beginning. Obviously that plan was immediately canned as soon as the film proved to be such a dud.

We're not sure whether fans could handle two more films like Dragon Ball: Evolution. One film is upsetting, but at least we can look back and laugh at it years later. Three films? That would be complete and utter blasphemy.

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