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The crucial takeaway from these financial disclosures is that high expenditure does not necessarily guarantee high returns. Disney’s Star Wars films, despite their massive budgets, have likely not earned enough to justify their costs when viewed through a profit-oriented lens. The Rise of Skywalker alone, with its close to $600 million expenditure, is unlikely to recoup its total investment once marketing and ancillary expenses are considered.
Furthermore, these figures highlight structural issues within the studios’ management. The reliance on cost-cutting measures in some aspects multiplies the risks elsewhere, particularly when projects are not critically well-received (as was the case with Rise of Skywalker), leading to further financial disappointments.