Despite the first film’s global success, Sony reportedly earned only around $20 million due to its deal with Netflix, making the financial arrangements of a second instalment a key focus. The original film cost $100 million to produce, and a follow-up is expected to be even more expensive, considering cast, singers and licensing.

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