20 Movie Mistakes That Kinda Make The Movie
Movies might look like strange sorcery for many people, but they’re actually made by humans who have to make a thousand decisions a day. Preparation is key, but even for the most obsessive producers, there’s always something unexpected happening. Sometimes that unexpected accident occurs during filming, and someone has to remember to fix that in post-production. And, as you might have guessed, sometimes no one notices, and a mistake makes it to the editing room and then the final cut.
Lots of people love to find movie mistakes to feel better about themselves, knowing that their favorite directors are also humans who can mess things up. But others actually enjoy seeing mistakes, as they might - sometimes - breathe new life into a movie you thought you knew from start to finish.
From Hollywood classics to modern streaming stories, here are some movie mistakes that kinda make the movie, if you think about it really hard.
Justice League (2017)
Aquaman’s tattoos change in Justice League (2017) due to the reshoots, but no one noticed.
Fantastic Four (2005)
Chris Evans’ Human Torch appears with the suit logo mirrored in Fantastic Four (2005).
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (2024)
In Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (2024), Maddie’s sweater changes design between scenes, but at least it keeps the pink to tease Amy’s appearance.
Troy (2004)
It seems Brian Cox wasn’t available between shots while filming Troy (2004), but luckily the crew had someone ready for action.
Troy (2004)
That’s not how you wear a helmet, but Troy (2004) filmmakers didn’t really care that much.
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
Did they misspell Washington in Olympus Has Fallen (2013), or were they trying to tell us this is an alternative universe?
Charlie’s Angels (2000)
Video games are often misrepresented in movies, like this scene in Charlie’s Angels (2000) where two kids are playing a famous single-player game.
Spider-Man (2002)
Many scenes in Spider-Man (2002) feature cameos by the one and only boom mic.
Superman (2025)
A crewmember’s hand appears out of nowhere in Superman (2025) during a scene where all characters wear gloves.
The Firm (1993)
A legal document in The Firm (1993) is full of typos, and that’s how you know it’s a great lawyer movie.
The Thing (1982)
The Thing (1982) is a horror/sci-fi masterpiece, except for the fact that there’s day and night in Antarctica, something that doesn’t happen in real life.
Back to the Future III (1990)
In Back to the Future III (1990), a kid points to their crotch during Doc and Marty’s farewell.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
In Star Wars (1977), a stormtrooper hits his head accidentally, creating a funny moment that’d show up later in every Star Wars parody ever.
Oppenheimer (2023)
For all its historical accuracy, Oppenheimer (2023) features the modern Mexican flag instead of the one used in the 40s.
The Road to El Dorado (2000)
In The Road to El Dorado (2000), Miguel seems to enter a trance for a second when his pupils disappear.
T2: Judgement Day (1991)
In T2: Judgement Day (1991), you can see the Terminator get shot in a scene, but bullets holes disappear on the next. That’s badass.
Unthinkable (2010)
In Unthinkable (2010), a hacker is trying to disable a bomb with Microsoft Excel and random letters.
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
In Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), Michael Myers forgot to wear blue contacts in some scenes where he plays Dr. Evil.
Groundhog Day (1993)
In Groundhog Day (1993) as Rita and Larry look at the exploding wreck of Phil’s truck, you can see the lamp they use to simulate firelight in the reflection of Larry’s camera.
Resident Evil (2022)
Not from a movie, but this character in Resident Evil’s series is clearly using the Notepad app to have a meeting.