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According to industry insiders, Disney is likely undertaking significant re-shoots, pairing with the ongoing actor's strike by possibly advancing work on CGI characters and other scenes. The delay might be a strategic move to rework the film without rushing it to release; however, the financial implications are staggering.
It has been reported that the production cost of the film has soared to approximately $330 million, a colossal sum that leaves little room for failure. The pandemic’s disruptions contributed to delays, but recent reports suggest Disney spent an additional $120 million since July 2022 on production expenses, pushing the total estimated cost close to $450 million once re-shoots and added CGI are factored in.