The Divergent series kicked off with an impressive $350 million, but subsequent sequels saw diminishing box office returns. The deviations from the source material in the sequels drew criticism from fans. Ultimately, the decision to turn the final film into a TV movie led to the downfall of the franchise. In comparison, The Hunger Games managed to succeed where Divergent failed, solidifying its status as one of the most successful movie franchises of all time.