Halle Berry's 'Catwoman': A 20-Year Retrospective on DC's Biggest Misstep

Originally intended as a Michelle Pfeiffer spin-off, the 2004 film veered off course, creating one of the most maligned superhero movies ever made.

The film's protagonist, Patience Phillips, was created due to contractual issues with Michelle Pfeiffer's Selina Kyle.
Despite Berry's committed performance, the movie failed due to a poor script, subpar CGI, and misguided direction.
'Catwoman' grossed $82.4 million globally against a $100 million budget and holds an 8% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Halle Berry faced backlash but handled it with resilience, even accepting a Razzie Award for her role.
The character of Catwoman has since been reimagined by actresses such as Anne Hathaway and Zoë Kravitz.