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When juxtaposed with the estimated production and marketing costs—around $3 billion—it's evident that the box office rentals fell short. Even factoring in UK tax credits, totaling around $384 million, reduces the net cost to approximately $1.9 billion. While this might suggest a break-even or slight profit in theatrical terms, the reality is far more nuanced.
Moreover, these figures do not include many other revenue streams, such as physical media sales, streaming rights, merchandise, and licensing. Post-theatrical income could have turned some profit over the long term, but initial theatrical returns paint a picture of high expenditure and relatively modest immediate gains.