Amazon's star-studded action flick 'Red One' sparks debate: is it a box-office bomb or a savvy play for streaming success?
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With a reported $200 million budget, 'Red One' has only grossed $65 million so far, raising questions about its commercial viability as a theatrical release
Industry insiders speculate that Amazon may have intentionally limited the film's theatrical run to drive subscriptions, as it prepares to debut the big-budget superhero movie on its Prime Video platform