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DeCosta's lukewarm endorsement and her admission of the film’s stressful production cycle serve as a warning sign for The Marvels. Disney's pattern of overspending, coupled with the high costs of extensive reshoots—estimated to push the final budget close to $300 million—raises questions about the film’s profitability.
Despite initial reports of a $130 million spend during early production, industry analysts, including Caroline Reed, suggest that the final costs will far exceed that figure. This pattern of over-budgeting and last-minute reshoots has become common in recent MCU projects, often resulting in disappointing box office results.