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Historically, the 2012 Dread was a commercial disappointment. Despite critical acclaim, it flopped at the box office, made worse by poor marketing strategies, particularly its emphasis on 3D at a time when the format was waning. This misjudgment severely hindered its potential audience, costing the studio millions in missed revenue.
Similarly, Stallone's 1995 version, with a hefty $90 million budget, only just recouped its costs. Both films serve as cautionary tales for studios considering another Dread reboot, especially when the character remains a niche interest outside hardcore comic fans.