Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' Debuts with $76 Million Box Office Take
'Thunderbolts' opens summer movie season with $76 million in domestic sales, signaling a potential rebound for Marvel despite mixed expectations.
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Overview
Marvel Studios' 'Thunderbolts' debuts with $76 million in domestic ticket sales, reflecting a solid opening and excellent audience reviews. While the performance is better than some recent releases, it still indicates the studio's struggle to regain its former box office dominance. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film features stars like Florence Pugh and David Harbour. It earned an 'A-' CinemaScore and an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Competing releases like 'Sinners' and 'A Minecraft Movie' performed well too, suggesting a competitive box office landscape this summer.
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Analysis
- Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' debuted at $76 million, which, while solid, reflects a decline in box office performance compared to earlier Marvel releases.
- The film received positive reviews and strong audience scores, indicating potential for good legs at the box office despite the initial figures.
- Competition from other films, particularly 'Sinners' and 'A Minecraft Movie', may have impacted 'Thunderbolts' opening performance.
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The opening of 'Thunderbolts' with $76 million is comparable to 'The Eternals' ($71 million) and 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' ($75 million), but significantly lower than bigger Marvel hits like 'Deadpool vs. Wolverine' ($211 million)[2][4].
'Thunderbolts' received excellent reviews with an 'A-' CinemaScore and an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong audience and critical reception[2][4].
The success of 'Thunderbolts' suggests a potential rebound, but it also indicates ongoing challenges for Marvel in regaining its former box office dominance[2][4].
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