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The issue of conflicting numbers is compounded by the way Hollywood reports costs. Several media outlets took the early $130 million figure and simply reported it as the total budget. Then, a subsequent report from Forbes claimed Disney had spent over $270 million on the film's production. Yet, neither of these figures captures the full scope of the final costs.
What’s missing? Details like reshoots, post-production, visual effects rework, and additional expenses accrued after initial filming. These costs can easily double or triple the original budget estimate, especially for a blockbuster with heavy CGI, complex action scenes, and multiple re-edits.