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However, the industry insiders and fans alike recognized looming challenges. The timing of the release, coinciding with major summer blockbusters like Barbie and Oppenheimer, was a double-edged sword. While Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One had the advantage of a lucrative opening weekend, subsequent performance would be heavily influenced by audience retention—a critical factor in overall box office success during crowded release windows.