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With both men out of their prime, Fury-AJ may have lost some of its lure but, given their standing and popularity, it would still be a Wembley-selling blockbuster.

Industry watchers say this year's figures have also suffered from a lack of local French-language hits or buzzy Hollywood blockbusters to drive footfall.

That easily makes it one of the most expensive productions in television history — and one that rivals budgets for blockbuster films.

Once seen as a major — and lucrative — destination for big Hollywood blockbusters, the country now has a more robust local film industry that’s pumping out strong competitors.

David Harbour's performance as Jim Hopper has proved to be his gateway into blockbuster hits including Marvel films Black Widow and Thunderbolts.