Not to mention their power in launching IPs around the world with big global marketing campaigns.

The movie tested incredibly well and only created more momentum for the films ultimate big-screen debut.

A new franchise dubbed the Mean universe was born, with Finn landing a multi-year first-look deal.

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Participations here thanks to a theatrical debut yielded $15M to Finn, Temple Hill and the pics stars.

The upside to going theatrical here instead of streaming?

A $101M net profit after all ancillaries.

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