Hear me out on this: Transformers.
When the first one came out people liked it. It had it’s problems, but for the most part it was pretty solid for what it was. The sequels just amplified the dumb bad parts and made everything unwatchable.
If there was only the one movie it might be considered a cool send off of the old series/toys.
Failed:
After trying to kill multiple innocent people while gambling with his right hand angel, God drowns all of humanity during a temper tantrum.
You find yourself on a ship filled with one family and two of each animal.