The latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "The Marvels", snagged the top spot at the domestic weekend box office but with the lowest opening numbers the franchise has ever seen, earning $47.0 million. This puts its start behind other MCU films like "The Incredible Hulk" and "Ant-Man". Adding international revenue, "The Marvels" amassed a global debut of $110 million.

Falling short of earlier projections that ranged from $75 to $80 million, later adjusted to $60 to $65 million, "The Marvels" faced promotional setbacks due to an actors' strike that has since concluded. Despite critical mixed reviews, reflected in a 62% Rotten Tomatoes critics score, audiences were much more receptive, rewarding the film an 84% score.

In contrast, other recent releases like "Five Nights at Freddy's" and "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" followed in the box office rankings, with "The Marvels" expected to influence future storylines in the MCU, laying groundwork for events like "Secret Wars" and character developments, especially for Kamala Khan's trajectory.

Moviegoers and fans can delve deeper into "The Marvels" with various discussions and analyses, including the significance of its ending, post-credits scenes, and connections to upcoming MCU films and plot threads.