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The key point here is that the spin aims to produce a narrative that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's failure is less catastrophic than it actually is. Media outlets tend to highlight future potential earnings, such as streaming rights and video-on-demand sales, to justify the apparent losses. However, these projections are often inflated or optimistic, designed to obscure the stark reality: the film's theatrical run has been largely a financial disappointment.
The Cold Hard Numbers
Breaking down the actual numbers:
Domestic revenue: ~$173 million, of which the studio keeps roughly 55%, netting around $95 million.
International revenue: ~$197 million, with the studio receiving approximately 40%, or roughly $78.8 million.