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When "No Time to Die" opened in October 2021, expectations were high, especially given that it marked Daniel Craig’s final portrayal of the iconic spy. However, its US debut fell short of projections, earning roughly $56 million against a forecasted $60-70 million opening. Factors such as pandemic-related cinema hesitancy and mixed word of mouth—particularly criticism about the movie's ending—may have contributed to the lower domestic turnout.