Marvel’s new superhero movie, Thunderbolts, had an impressive opening, bringing in $76 million at the domestic box office. The film was released across 4,330 theaters, slightly surpassing expectations for a movie that features a team of lesser-known characters. Although the opening fell just short of Marvel’s hopes for a bigger debut, the global earnings were equally strong, with the film earning $86.1 million overseas, totaling $162.1 million worldwide.
Thunderbolts’ Strong Opening Dominates Box Office
The movie is directed by Jake Schreier and stars a diverse ensemble cast, including Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, and many others. The plot follows a group of unlikely heroes, many of whom are outsiders with troubled pasts. Their journey together reveals their potential to become heroes, working as a team despite their differences.
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One of the most exciting aspects of Thunderbolts is its reception. Fans have given it a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the highest-rated films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On PostTrak, the film received a rave 4.5 out of 5 stars, and it also scored an A- on CinemaScore.
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Thunderbolts has contributed to a positive trend in the movie industry, as box office numbers have surged, especially when compared to the same time last year. The movie also played to a more ethnically diverse audience, and the gender ratio skewed less male than many typical Marvel films.
With Thunderbolts leading the box office and other films like Sinners from Warner Bros. performing well, the summer movie season has started off strong. However, the movie industry’s overall growth was also impacted by the disappointing debut of Rust, starring Alec Baldwin, which struggled to make a significant impact in theaters.
