Overview

• The film grossed $87.3 million globally in its opening weekend, far below its $250-$270 million production budget and initial projections.
• Critics have largely dismissed the film, with a 44% Rotten Tomatoes score and complaints about its lackluster performances and creative choices.
• Pre-release controversies, including Rachel Zegler's comments about the original film, CGI dwarves, and political tensions, have overshadowed its release.
• Disney scaled back marketing efforts and premiere events, which analysts suggest may have contributed to the film's weak performance.
• Unexpectedly, the film performed proportionally better in Republican-leaning states, despite being labeled 'woke' by critics.