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Production Costs and Budget Discrepancies
Initial reports suggested a production budget of $270 million, but according to The New York Times, the actual cost amounts to around $350 million. This inflation in budget is attributed to extensive re-writes and significant CGI reliance throughout the production. Despite high stakes, the marketing initiatives seem to have failed to connect with audiences effectively, leading some industry analysts to see this as a symptom of a larger issue within Disney's recent productions.