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Despite the cultural significance of Star Wars, the reality of its financial performance under Disney suggests a franchise that has consumed billions with limited returns beyond initial perception. The data underscores that, behind the scenes, Disney's Star Wars investment is arguably more of a financial strain than a goldmine.
While the myth of Star Wars as an unstoppable profit machine persists culturally, the numbers tell a more nuanced story—one of high costs, tepid returns in many areas, and a franchise that, from a pure business standpoint, may not have lived up to its hype.
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