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When critics attending the Cannes Film Festival previewed the film, their comments echoed these concerns. Many noted that the movie felt like a shell of its former self, with Indiana Jones portrayed as a forgettable, helpless old man, while newer characters, particularly Waller-Bridge’s, took center stage. Such critical opinions foreshadow a potentially disappointing box office performance, with early projections suggesting that Dial of Destiny might even underperform compared to Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which was widely panned by fans.