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Analyzing performance metrics from previous MCU films, a drop in second-weekend box office revenues is not unprecedented. However, the scale of the decline observed for Brave New World, particularly in comparison to cost and expectations, draws attention. Normally, films see a drop of about 50% from their opening weekend—a number that is already problematic when the opening figures are low. In this case, the 60%+ decline reveals deep-rooted issues within the film's appeal or marketing.