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Estimating conservatively, with a total expenditure exceeding $150 million—including production, marketing, and distribution—the film could face losses upwards of $100 million for Sony. This is a catastrophic outcome, especially when compared to other recent box office failures like The Marvels, which, despite earning more, cost over $300 million to produce along with extensive promotion.
The implications extend beyond immediate financial losses. Industry insiders suggest that such underperformance could jeopardize future projects within Sony's Spider-Man universe, possibly halting plans for new films or reboots. Reportedly, the failure of Madame Webb may even spell the end of developing an interconnected universe based on these characters.