‘Morbius’ Viral Memes Fail To Save The Sony/Marvel Movie From Flopping Again At The Box Office

Sony/Marvel Movie “Morbius” flops hard at the box office, once again!

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Sony re-released their marvel superhero movie again in theaters following a previously abysmal run.

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The studio was spurred to send the movie back to theatres by an online viral meme

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“Morbius” found itself as the star of a viral meme with the catchphrase “IT’S MORBIN TIME!!”

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The meme was coined from the iconic “Power Rangers” phrase “It’s Morphin Time.”

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While “Morbius’” new viral status led to more online conversation about the movie, such was not the case with its re-release.

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The movie failed again at impressing at the box office, proving that online clout does not necessarily translate to success.

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Jared Leto, star of “Morbius” also joined in on the fun of his movies viral moment.

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“Morbius” despite being a box office flop might still get a sequel.

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