The Most Delayed Movies Ever 

The Most Delayed Movies Ever (That Were Worth the Wait!)

Some films take forever to make, but when they do, they become legends!

Mughal-e-Azam (1960) – 16 Years in the Making!

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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – 30+ Years in Development!

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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – 13 Years in the Making!

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The Irishman (2019) – Scorsese’s 12-Year Passion Project!

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The Thief and the Cobbler (1993/ 2006) 29Year Animation Odyssey!

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The Other Side of the Wind (2018) – Orson Welles’ Lost Film!

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Pakeezah (1972) – 16 Years of Love, Loss & Artistry!

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Boyhood (2014) – Filmed Over 12 Years!

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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018) – A 29-Year Struggle!

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Ran (1985) – Akira Kurosawa’s Epic 10-Year Journey

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Some films prove that patience pays off!

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