Marvel's ‘Thunderbolts’ Roars to Life with a Spectacular $76 Million Debut Weekend

Marvel's "Thunderbolts" surprised at the box office, raking in $76 million domestically this weekend, surpassing forecasts by 8%. While not matching prior Marvel launches, Paul Dergarabedian, a Comscore analyst, remarked that it heralds a rejuvenation for the franchise amid upcoming titles. Disney's "Captain America: Brave New World" previously earned $88.5 million, reinforcing Marvel's summer dominance, crucial to 40% of annual box office revenues. Even as superhero openings wane post-pandemic, Gross of FranchiseRe still deemed it a commendable debut. Integrating successful re-releases bolsters theatrical dynamics, signaling a promising summer ahead.