Marvel's Thunderbolts* Hits $280M at Box Office

Thunderbolts* demonstrates impressive staying power at the box office, maintaining strong second-weekend numbers typical of MCU films while crossing $272.2 million worldwide.

Starring Florence Pugh, the superhero ensemble secured another $33.1 million domestically and $34 million overseas, claiming the top spot for consecutive weeks. Its 44% revenue decline outperforms comparable Marvel sequels like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (-52%) and Ant-Man: Quantumania (-54%), with current totals reaching $128.5 million in North America and $143.7 million internationally.

Marvel intensified Thunderbolts* promotions recently, rebranding it as "New Avengers" while extending the in-universe conflict between Sam Wilson's Avengers and this rogue team into real-world marketing. The strategy aims to sustain audience interest ahead of Phase 6's launch with The Fantastic Four: First Steps this July.

Variety reports Disney invested $180 million in production plus $100 million in marketing, meaning Thunderbolts* requires sustained global performance to achieve theatrical profitability.

Disney CEO Bob Iger praised the film as embodying Marvel's shift toward prioritizing quality over quantity in their superhero projects.

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While Thunderbolts*' $76 million domestic debut outperformed underperformers like Eternals, it trails most MCU openings. Nevertheless, audience and critical reception remains positive.

IGN's 7/10 review highlights the film's duality: "Thunderbolts* successfully balances dark character exploration with lighter moments, though its emotional core proves most compelling." Disney hopes this goodwill creates longer legs than Captain America: Brave New World's rapid decline, especially after recent Marvel struggles aside from Deadpool & Wolverine's success.

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Elsewhere at the box office, Sinners approaches $283.3 million globally, while A Minecraft Movie nears the billion-dollar mark after six weekends.