Thunderbolts* Thursday Box Office Below Captain America 4

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As Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” hits theaters to start off the summer movie season, its Thursday box office earnings are falling slightly short compared to other titles in the Multiverse Saga. According to Deadline, Thunderbolts made $11.5 million domestically from its preview screenings on May 1st. This is just a bit lower than Captain America: Brave New World’s Thursday preview earnings in mid-February ($12 million). The initial estimates had predicted Thunderbolts to make around $11 million, so it actually made a little more. However, its total still lags behind Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which earned $17.5 million on its first Thursday.

As a movie reviewer, I’m thrilled to share that my latest pick, the exhilarating “Thunderbolts”, has managed to surpass the Thursday earnings of pandemic-era releases like “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” ($8.8 million) and “Eternals” ($9.5 million). The early predictions suggest a domestic opening for “Thunderbolts” in the ballpark of $70-75 million, with a staggering global take of around $175 million! Buckle up, folks, this one’s going to be a rollercoaster ride!

The projected earnings for the movie “Thunderbolts*” haven’t deviated significantly from the initial estimates made a few weeks ago. Back in April, it was forecasted that the film would make approximately $70 million upon its domestic release. Since then, “Thunderbolts*” has garnered favorable buzz, with many viewing it as one of the best Marvel movies in years. Its Rotten Tomatoes rating is currently the highest for an MCU installment since “Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The film titled “Captain America: Brave New World” received less favorable reviews compared to “Thunderbolts,” and unfortunately, it turned out to be a financial letdown for Marvel. It’s one of the lowest-earning MCU films so far, amassing only $414.8 million globally. Initially, it had a decent opening during the extended Presidents’ Day weekend, but its performance at the box office wasn’t sustained, and it soon dropped in popularity.

The film “Thunderbolts” is expected to have a slower start than “Brave New World” with a three-day opening of $88.8 million, and its Thursday earnings were slightly less than those of “Captain America.” However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that “Thunderbolts” will be another box office flop for the MCU. It might have stronger word-of-mouth appeal due to the fluctuations in the Multiverse Saga, which has caused some viewers to no longer consider Marvel films as immediate must-sees. Instead, they might choose to wait and see if it’s worth their time. “Thunderbolts” seems to be a film worth seeing, and positive reviews could help it surpass box office predictions this weekend. Meanwhile, “Sinners” continues to attract audiences, but “Thunderbolts” doesn’t face much direct competition in terms of other major releases.

Moreover, with not many major movies set to release within the upcoming fortnight, Thunderbolts* has an excellent opportunity to achieve a profitable box office performance. Although Marvel would undoubtedly prefer a massive opening weekend, the key factor determining the box office success of Thunderbolts* will be its ability to maintain momentum throughout the month. It’s hoped that it can capitalize on a less competitive market before the combined force of Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, expected to set new records during Memorial Day weekend, will arrive. Given Marvel’s significant investment in Thunderbolts*, its success is crucial for the studio.

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2025-05-02 19:15