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Despite claims of success, the reality is more sobering. When all costs and internal payments are taken into account, the film actually lost money. The inflated costs mean that, after accounting for marketing and other expenses, the film's earnings did not even come close to covering its substantial investment.
The Myth of Profitability
Mainstream media outlets, such as Deadline and others, have propagated the idea that Marvel movies—particularly Multiverse of Madness—are profitable blockbusters. However, this narrative ignores the hidden costs. The fact is, these movies are often costing more than their box office returns once all expenses are included.