Thunderbolts Approaches $280 Million as New Avengers Roll Out

The Marvel film Thunderbolts has successfully earned $272.2 million globally after its second weekend, marking a significant addition to the MCU lineup. The Florence Pugh-led action movie achieved $33.1 million domestically and $34 million internationally, maintaining a solid position at the box office. With a stronger drop than previous MCU films, Thunderbolts has received a mixed but favorable response, currently holding a 7/10 rating from critics. Disney is betting on the film's sustained popularity as it moves toward future MCU releases. Nonetheless, the film must show resilience in its box office performance to recoup the hefty production and marketing costs.

Thunderbolts has earned a total of $272.2 million globally, with $128.5 million coming from domestic audiences and $143.7 million internationally after its strong second weekend.

Thunderbolts serves as a pivotal installment in the expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, focusing on a new ensemble of anti-heroes. The film highlights characters from various Marvel properties, showcasing their unique abilities and complicated backstories. The film's success is crucial for Marvel as it sets the stage for future releases, including the upcoming Fantastic Four movie and the Avengers sequels.