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Brave New World debuted amid relatively low expectations, with projections indicating a potential domestic gross of around $200 million. Remarkably, the movie managed to surpass $150 million domestically and $300 million globally after three weeks. However, while initial numbers may appear favorable, it becomes significantly less impressive when considering the history of other Marvel movies. The film's returns are lagging behind Ant-Man and the Wasp, which grossed $419 million a few years prior, despite Brave New World's hefty production budget reportedly in the ballpark of $180 million. Given marketing and distribution costs, the break-even point for Brave New World likely exceeds $350 million to $360 million, highlighting the uphill battle it faces to become truly profitable.