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Initial reports suggested that early access screenings garnered rave reviews, leading to optimistic projections about the film's commercial success. Some speculated it could shatter box office records, especially with its hefty budget estimated between $200 to $220 million, and the star-studded, nostalgia-driven marketing campaign. Despite this, the projected weekend opening gradually dropped from lofty estimates of $155 million worldwide to more sobering numbers—around $70 to $75 million domestically.