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Despite the controversy, Disney appears optimistic about the film's commercial prospects, increasing production and marketing budgets with hopes of recouping costs. The film’s overall budget is estimated to be between $500 million to $700 million when factoring in marketing, which sets a high bar for box office performance to break even.
Domestic and International Outlook
Pre-sales in the United States suggest a lukewarm reception, with early figures indicating less than five percent of typical pre-sale volume compared to comparable releases. Predictions point to a potentially underwhelming opening weekend across North America.