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Sources now suggest that the film's budget has skyrocketed to an astonishing $375 million, and some reports warn it could surpass $400 million. Adding in marketing costs—estimated to be around $100 million—the total expenditure could reach $500 million. Given typical industry benchmarks, this means the movie needs to gross close to a billion dollars just to break even, a figure that emphasizes the significant financial risks involved.