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The film debuted with a three-day opening weekend gross of approximately $95 million. While that might seem substantial at first glance, it is below—and even significantly below—initial expectations. Disney analysts and industry insiders had predicted a weekend gross of around $105 million, with a holiday weekend total possibly reaching $135 million. In reality, the movie's performance suggests an underperformance, signaling potential trouble for its longer-term profitability.