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While early estimates suggest a robust pre-sale turnout, a deeper dive into the financial aspects reveals alarming possibilities. The reported production budget for Brave New World is approximately $180 million, but sources suggest it could be as high as $350 million when factoring in extensive re-shoots. Adding marketing costs typically ranging from $150 million to potentially $200 million means the break-even point might be around $700 to $900 million globally. Analysts argue that these figures reflect an uphill task for the film to merely break even.