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Historically, franchises like "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Transformers" have thrived despite lukewarm domestic results, thanks to robust international and Chinese market support. For example, the previous "Pirates" movies, especially the fourth and fifth installments, struggled in North America but kept making money due to overseas revenue. The same pattern applies to "No Time to Die," which benefitted from high overseas ticket sales—especially in China and other Asian markets—allowing it to surpass expectations globally.