Thunderbolts* has demonstrated a robust performance at the box office, particularly in its second weekend, which is notable for a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie. The film, led by Florence Pugh, has now amassed a global total of $272.2 million. It earned an additional $33.1 million domestically and $34 million internationally, securing the top spot at the box office for a second consecutive week. This represents a -44% drop from its opening weekend, a figure that outperforms the second weekend drops of other MCU films like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (-52%), Captain America: Brave New World (-54%), and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (-54%). To date, Thunderbolts* has grossed an estimated $128.5 million in the domestic market and $143.7 million internationally.
Marvel has intensified its marketing efforts for Thunderbolts*, even going so far as to officially rename the movie to New Avengers. The studio has cleverly woven the on-screen rivalry between Sam Wilson's Avengers and this new superhero team into real-world marketing, aiming to sustain interest in Thunderbolts* as it approaches the crucial launch of Phase 6 with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July. According to Variety, Disney invested $180 million in the production of Thunderbolts* and an additional $100 million in marketing, highlighting the need for the film to maintain strong global performance to achieve profitability.
Disney CEO Bob Iger has praised Thunderbolts*, citing it as "the first and best example" of Marvel's renewed focus on quality over quantity. Thunderbolts* opened with a solid $76 million domestically, surpassing the opening weekend figures of Eternals ($71 million) and Ant-Man and the Wasp ($75 million), though it fell short of typical MCU opening weekend hauls. The film has been well-received by both audiences and critics, earning a 7/10 from IGN. Our review highlighted its dual nature, stating, "Thunderbolts* has, like its sort-of-not-really antagonist, both a dark half and a light half. But only one of them is actually pretty great (hint: it's the one that involves plumbing the depths of the characters' worst memories)."
AnswerSee ResultsDisney is banking on the positive word of mouth to help Thunderbolts* maintain a stronger theatrical run than Captain America: Brave New World, which experienced a significant drop-off. The MCU has faced challenges in recent years, but successes like the billion-dollar Deadpool & Wolverine movie offer hope. Looking ahead, the MCU's slate includes Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026), and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027).
In other box office news, Sinners has reached $283.3 million globally, while A Minecraft Movie continues its impressive run, now at $909.6 million after six weekends.
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