Overview

• FlixPatrol data shows Thunderbolts* reached No. 1 on Disney+ globally on August 30 and ranked as the platform’s top movie in the U.S. within a day of its debut.
• The film grossed about $382 million worldwide in theaters against an estimated $425 million break-even target, placing it among Marvel’s lower earners.
• Reviews remained strong with roughly an 88% Rotten Tomatoes critics score, and Collider reports a 93% audience rating.
• Marvel rebranded the film post-release around its New Avengers reveal, with teases linking the characters to upcoming tentpoles including Avengers: Doomsday.
• Coverage notes downstream effects from the reception, including reporting that director Jake Schreier was tapped for a larger upcoming Marvel project.