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The reported $60 million opening marks a nightmarish scenario—not only is it well below even the most conservative estimates, but it also suggests very limited appeal. This is especially troubling because Crystal Skull, despite its criticisms, still managed to bring in nearly $800 million worldwide. Had Dial of Destiny performed similarly, it might have been a profit, albeit with a risky margin. But with recent tracking indicating a likely total gross perhaps under $500 million, the prospects of making a profit become bleak.