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Dial of Destiny’s box office results continued a trend of waning interest and diminishing returns for Disney’s franchises. The film's commercial failure was compounded by critics and fans alike expressing dissatisfaction, which has raised questions about the future of Indiana Jones under Disney’s stewardship. Notably, many viewed Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as a poor entry in the franchise, and Dial of Destiny arguably surpassed it in negativity, leaving fans disillusioned with the current trajectory of Indiana Jones.