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Despite the hoopla, the box office numbers told a different story. The film’s opening weekend, though not catastrophic, fell short of expectations, with a significant drop — around 66% to 67% compared to pre-release estimates. As the days progressed, the downward spiral became more evident. The second weekend saw a staggering decline of nearly 60%, with the third weekend dropping even more sharply, falling below $16 million.
This pattern of steep drops signals waning audience interest quickly after the initial hype fades. Theaters, facing stiff competition from long-standing blockbusters like Jurassic World and recent releases such as Superman, further contributed to the film’s struggling run.