John Carter, a Civil War veteran, is mysteriously transported to Mars, a planet known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. There, he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the planet's inhabitants, including Tars Tarkas and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris. Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people are at stake.
The movie had a budget of over $250 million, but failed to win over audiences and grossed only $284 million worldwide
Due to its high production and marketing costs, it lost an estimated $200 million