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Tracking analytics initially forecasted a domestic opening between $35 million and $55 million. Given Disney's historical tendency to inflate or massage data, industry analysts later adjusted expectations upward to approximately $65 million. In reality, Shang-Chi exceeded initial estimates, bringing in an impressive $67.8 million domestically over the four-day weekend—surpassing even Black Widow’s opening of $80.3 million and F9’s $70 million for similar periods.