Overview

• Thunderbolts* earned $35 million domestically in its second weekend, marking a 53% drop, with global receipts now estimated at $260 million.
• The film has received an 88% critic score and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest for any Phase 5 Marvel movie.
• The asterisk in the title was revealed to signify 'The New Avengers,' with Marvel leveraging this twist for a post-release marketing push.
• Despite underperforming compared to past MCU films, Marvel is relying on word-of-mouth and strong audience scores to improve box office longevity.
• Thunderbolts* faces steep competition in the coming weeks, needing to reach $450 million globally to break even on its $180 million production budget.