It sounds like Marvel Studios may have spent a lot more money on Captain America: Brave New World than we've been led to believe.

A recent THR report mentioned that the movie's production budget was “around $180 million, less than many other Marvel movies.” While this might well have been accurate back when filming commenced, The Hot Mic's Jeff Sneider has heard that extensive reshoots and marketing costs may have pushed the film's price tag closer to the $300 million mark.

If accurate, this would mean that Brave New World would need to take in at least $600 million by the end of its box office run to even sniff a profit.

Despite mixed/negative reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences do seem to be getting more out of Sam Wilson's first solo outing as Cap, and opening weekend estimates are pretty strong. If Brave New World does manage to make anything...