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Budget Versus Viewership: The Costly Reality
Disney reportedly invested heavily in Agatha: All Along, with estimations of its production costs nearing $200 million. Despite this, the show’s viewership numbers suggest that it has failed to recoup its massive budget through subscriber engagement. For context, ratings show only 800,000 viewers in the U.S. tuned in during the first 24 hours, and—as per estimates—roughly 2.5 million viewers over the entire week.
In contrast, The Penguin cost significantly less to produce—possibly as low as a third of Agatha’s budget—and achieved higher viewership. This discrepancy indicates that Disney’s spending strategy isn’t paying off, with Agatha becoming an expensive disappointment.