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Marvel's Thunderbolts Soars with $177 Million Opening

5/9/2025

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*Thunderbolts Triumphs*

Marvel's *Thunderbolts*, directed by Jake Schreier, stormed into theaters on May 2, 2025, raking in $76 million domestically and over $177 million worldwide. With a stellar cast including Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, it garnered an impressive 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, paving the way for exciting future MCU adventures like *Avengers: Doomsday* in 2026.

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Marvel Recruits Schreier

Marvel is eyeing Jake Schreier to helm the highly anticipated X-Men reboot after his triumph with *Thunderbolts*. This film has rejuvenated Marvel's reputation, paving the way for exciting developments. Michael Lesslie is set to pen the script, and while beloved characters may return in *Avengers: Doomsday*, their fates hang in the balance.

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*Thunderbolts Triumphs*

Marvel's *Thunderbolts*, directed by Jake Schreier, stormed into theaters on May 2, 2025, raking in $76 million domestically and over $177 million worldwide. With a stellar cast including Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, it garnered an impressive 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, paving the way for exciting future MCU adventures like *Avengers: Doomsday* in 2026.

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