Variety claims that taking a tax write-down on it would've recouped more of its costs than just spending more money to turn it into a full-fledged theatrical release.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that test audiences only scored it a 60+, the same as Shazam 2, and the higher-ups didn't think a $90 million was worth it for a movie that was going to be released solely on a streaming service.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that test audiences only scored it a 60+, the same as Shazam 2, and the higher-ups didn't think a $90 million was worth it for a movie that was going to be released solely on a streaming service.