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‘Thunderbolts*’ Hits No. 1 on Disney+ Worldwide After Soft Box Office

The well-reviewed MCU ensemble that fell short in theaters is surging on streaming, spotlighting Disney’s evolving calculus on value beyond ticket sales.

THUNDERBOLTS* Is Already A Hit On Streaming In The U.S. And Worldwide Following Disney+ Debut
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Overview

  • FlixPatrol data shows Thunderbolts* ranked as the No. 1 film on Disney+ globally on August 30, overtaking recent and legacy hits on the platform.
  • The movie landed on Disney+ on August 27 and vaulted to the top within days after an earlier mark as the service’s most-watched film in the U.S.
  • Theatrically, the film earned about $382 million worldwide versus break-even estimates near $425 million, placing it among Marvel’s lower earners.
  • Critics responded strongly, with an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 93% audience rating cited in recent coverage.
  • Coverage and executive commentary point to the title’s reliance on characters introduced in Disney+ series as a possible drag on theatrical turnout, even as those viewers now drive streaming engagement.