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The Flop and Financial Repercussions

With a production budget estimated at $30 million, alongside around $15 million in marketing costs, the film is projected to need $60 to $70 million just to break even. Critics now foresee that it might struggle to reach even $20 million globally, thereby confirming its status as a major financial disappointment.

Comparatively, the animation efforts of other studios, such as Disney's "Moana 2," which has already grossed over $700 million, highlight the stark difference in reception and returns. In fact, "The War of the Rohirrim" has become the saga's worst-rated film according to CinemaScore. The B rating is indicative of how far this film diverges from the standard set by previous adaptations of Tolkien's work.