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However, as Reed’s findings reveal, the actual production costs are considerably heavier than originally depicted. According to her research, which pulls from Disney's 2020 financial disclosures, the real production budget for The Rise of Skywalker skyrocketed to an astonishing $582 million—more than double initial estimates. This figure reflects only the production costs and does not consider substantial additional expenses like marketing, which typically adds around $200 million.
Taking these factors into account, it becomes clear that total expenditures for the film likely approached an astronomical $800 million, raising questions about the film's profitability and the accuracy of reported budgets across the board.