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Beauty and the Beast: Disney's Profitable Masterpiece
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast, a highly profitable live-action remake, stands as the most successful film without a sequel. Produced by Disney's subsidiary Cogsworth Productions, the movie received a significant $52.2 million reimbursement from the UK government. Despite its substantial costs, the film grossed $1.27 billion, generating a profit of $414 million and achieving an impressive 1.9x ROI from its $219 million net spend.
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