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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny reportedly represents a production cost of over 300 million dollars, not including marketing expenses that could bring the total investment to around half a billion dollars. In such a context, even a modest box office debut could spell disaster, let alone the currently projected 60 million dollar opening.
This scenario spells trouble for Disney, which may face its most notable financial embarrassment in recent memory. The film's underperformance could force the studio to reevaluate its strategy for aging franchises and the risk associated with nostalgic reboots. The disappointing numbers could also have ripple effects in Disney's broader cinematic and marketing plans.