The reshoot team, originally akin to a powder keg, managed to maintain temporary tranquility. If the film succeeded, everyone involved would benefit and all issues would dissipate.
However, the presale for "Justice League" that began in early November had Warner Bros. and DC worrying.
North American fans seemed to have lost interest in the film, or were adopting a wait-and-see attitude, with the first week's presales not even reaching $1.5 million.
This triggered a chain reaction, with presales continuing to decline.
Several professional entertainment media pointed out that after multiple screenings of "Justice League," there was still no lift on the embargo for its reviews.
Compared to "Joker," various websites and media had opened their rating systems early during screenings.
The North American film market had already reached a consensus.