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There is considerable skepticism about the motives and narratives shaping media coverage. Critics argue that widespread negative reports and social media campaigns were designed to undermine the film before it even had a chance to succeed. The media had predicted a flop, with some outlets actively painting the film as doomed or arguing it lacked the appeal to reach a broad audience.
Remarkably, the film's current success seems to contradict these media narratives, leading some to believe that the industry and press have been overly hostile, especially towards properties with female leads or those that challenge previous reboots.