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This financial failure was masked for nearly a year, as Disney was reluctant to admit the scale of its losses publicly. It reflects a broader pattern of opacity and denial in Marvel's financial dealings, fueling concerns about the franchise's sustainability moving forward.
The Bigger Picture: Escalating Budgets and Shrinking Profits
The issues aren't isolated to just these two films. Industry insiders warn that Marvel's recent projects are consistently exceeding their initial budgets, risking profitability. Even upcoming projects like the much-anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine movies are under scrutiny, with questions about their production costs and expected box office returns.