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John Travolta Dead in Hollywood — Inside His Staggering Downfall as Latest Movie Flop Fights to Make a Measly $100

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John Travolta's latest film 'High Rollers' was a massive flop.

July 5 2025, Published 4:00 p.m. ET

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John Travolta, once the king of the silver screen, now finds himself teetering perilously on the edge of obscurity, haunted by a series of cinematic disasters and personal tragedies.

Recent reports suggest his latest film, High Rollers, is squarely in line to extend his streak of flops.

Industry insiders suggest that a toxic collaboration with an infamous producer may be at the heart of this decline, raising questions about the actor’s once-mighty career, RadarOnline.com can report.

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'High Rollers'

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Fans are concerned about John Travolta's career.

The film's premise revolves around an international kingpin who kidnaps the wife of a master thief, forcing him to execute a daring heist. Despite the high-stakes backdrop, critics and audiences have responded tepidly.

High Rollers, released in March, has struggled to gain traction, playing in just three UK theatres and grossing a mere $171.

A 2023 crime thriller titled Mob Land had a similarly dismal fate, marking a worrying trend in Travolta's recent career choices.

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Travolta's Career

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In 1978 Travolta starred as Danny Zuko in the musical 'Grease'.

A once-beloved star who commanded $20 million per film, Travolta's descent into straight-to-video projects reflects a desperate attempt to remain relevant in Hollywood.

One industry observer claimed: "His movies are so bad that the phrase 'straight to video' seems like a compliment."

This latest venture follows a long line of poorly received films, including Speed Kills, which achieved a humiliating 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Critics have been particularly harsh in their assessments of Travolta's work. Reviewers have excoriated High Rollers, calling it a "heart-slowing work of staggering stupidity" that features lounge singer-level production values. Even the marketing has not fared well, failing to attract significant attention amid a landscape filled with blockbuster releases.

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Randall Emmett

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John Travolta's career is littered with critical and financial flops.

At the center of this turmoil, whispers swirl around the controversial filmmaker Randall Emmett, who produced or directed many of Travolta's latest films.

Emmett, currently embroiled in allegations of sexual misconduct — accusations he denies — has a history of low-budget productions known as "geezer teasers".

These films utilize aging stars like Travolta, Bruce Willis, and Sylvester Stallone to lure investors, only for the male lead to appear on screen for just a few minutes to justify the budget.

Amidst this career calamity, Travolta has faced profound personal losses, including the deaths of his wife, Kelly Preston, in 2020 and his son Jett in 2009. These tragedies have undoubtedly impacted his emotional well-being and career trajectory.

A Disney executive commented on his situation, stating: "If Travolta had stopped after his Pulp Fiction comeback, he would have gone down in Hollywood history as one of the all-time greats. But now he's like that sad guest who has overstayed his welcome at the party."

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John Travolta has a career surge in the '90s after starring in 'Pulp Fiction'.

Poor decisions have contributed to a battered public image, with many feeling that Travolta's attachment to his faith — specifically the Church of Scientology — has further complicated his career.

The church, viewed skeptically by many, has been implicated in various controversies surrounding Travolta's personal life and alleged sexual orientation

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