Martin Scorsese's $200M Killers of the Flower Moon: Was it a hit or flop

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Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' earned $120M globally in just three weekends.

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The $200 million crime epic movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro in lead roles.

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It may be a flop traditionally, but streaming companies like Apple have different success metrics.

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Apple focuses on streaming subscribers rather than box office revenue.

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It's hard to determine film success as tech giants invest in theatrical releases, say analysts.

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Awards season, with Golden Globe and Oscar nominations, will be critical to assess the film's performance.

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Streaming services do not publicly report numbers or financials beyond box office grosses.

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For the 12 months ending June 30, 2023, Apple's revenue amounted to $383.933 billion.

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American director, writer and producer, Martin Scorsese, has a net worth of $200 million.

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