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Despite the positive international indication, the film's revenue from China must be carefully analyzed. Disney typically receives about 55% of domestic ticket sales but only approximately 20-25% of Chinese box office revenue. Therefore, even a $100 million Chinese gross would translate to roughly $20 to $25 million in revenue for Disney—highlighting the importance of considering net earnings rather than gross figures alone.
This means that Guardians’ actual contribution to Disney's bottom line could be less than it appears on paper, especially if its Chinese performance does not meet expectations.