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Adding to the uncertainty are comments from star Rachel Ziggler, who has expressed bold statements about the film's departure from the original story, emphasizing themes of independence and rejecting the classic fairy tale's notions of "true love." Such comments, along with a significant visual overhaul—apparent from leaked images of the re-shoots—may influence audience perceptions and box office results.
Anticipated Financial Outcome and Industry Outlook
Given the considerable costs—potentially nearing $300 million USD plus marketing—and the uncertain reception, the film will need to perform exceptionally well internationally to break even. As estimates suggest, reaching around $700 million USD globally would be necessary just to recover costs, not factoring in profit margin.