Overview

• ‘Thunderbolts*’ has grossed $128.5 million domestically and $272.2 million globally after 10 days, requiring sustained success to recoup its $280 million production and marketing costs.
• The film’s 55% second-weekend drop is notably stronger than recent Marvel releases, which saw declines of 68% or more in their sophomore frames.
• Disney revealed the asterisk in the title signifies the team’s rebranding as 'The New Avengers,' teasing their role in the 2026 film ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’
• Positive reviews and word-of-mouth are credited with the film’s steadier box office performance compared to other recent MCU projects.
• The broader domestic box office is up 16% year-over-year but remains 32% below pre-pandemic levels, with holdovers like ‘Sinners’ and ‘A Minecraft Movie’ also performing strongly.