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Given inflation and rising ticket prices, a lower opening was anticipated, but falling short of the last film’s debut could signal worrisome trends. Historically, Crystal Skull performed well, grossing close to $800 million worldwide, but such a benchmark may be out of reach amid tepid critical opinions and audience skepticism for Dial of Destiny.
Long-Term Box Office Outlook
The film’s total domestic gross is expected to be even more uncertain, with projections ranging from a modest $225 million (barely surpassing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania) to as high as $380 million. An optimistic scenario hinges on strong international performance and repeat viewings, but it remains to be seen whether the film can emulate the franchise’s previous global success.