It's gonna bomb.
Due to a combination of weak tracking numbers, highly controversial pre-release marketing, and general superhero fatigue.
A massive self-inflicted wound for the film's PR has been a series of press interviews by lead actress Milly Alcock.
Alienating the Core Audience: In an interview with Variety, Alcock generated heavy online backlash by stating she wanted to "piss off the right kinds of people," specifically singling out conservative or Christian family men on social media.
Marketing Defensiveness: YouTube commentators and cultural critics note that the promotional tour has leaned heavily into combating online fan criticism rather than highlighting the movie's story or merit. This "attacking the fans" approach has left a deeply sour initial impression with casual moviegoers and core comic book readers alike.
Step 1: The Blowback. The lead actor or director says something incredibly combative in a high-profile interview, completely alienating the core audience.
Step 2: The Box Office Ghost Town. The movie opens to empty theaters, matching the exact dismal tracking numbers the internet predicted months in advance.
Step 3: The Blame Game. Instead of admitting the writing was bad or the marketing was toxic, the studio executives blame "toxic fandom," the weather, or a bad weekend on the calendar.
Step 4: (Not Profit) Repeat. They learn absolutely nothing and greenlight the next $200 million disaster with the exact same formula.