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Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' Struggles Despite Strong Reviews and Earnings

5/20/2025

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Marvel's "Thunderbolts*" has raked in over $325 million globally in just three weeks, yet it trails behind "Captain America: Brave New World," which has amassed $341.8 million. Despite receiving better reviews (88% compared to 47%), "Thunderbolts*" grapples with a hefty $280 million production cost, requiring $500-$560 million to turn a profit, leaving its financial fate hanging in the balance.

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Story summary

Marvel's "Thunderbolts*" has raked in over $325 million globally in just three weeks, yet it trails behind "Captain America: Brave New World," which has amassed $341.8 million. Despite receiving better reviews (88% compared to 47%), "Thunderbolts*" grapples with a hefty $280 million production cost, requiring $500-$560 million to turn a profit, leaving its financial fate hanging in the balance.