Marvel’s Thunderbolts Opens Strong at the Box Office Despite Mixed Reviews
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Marvel’s latest film Thunderbolts* is off to a strong start, pulling in $162 million globally during its opening weekend—proving there's still appetite for fresh faces in the superhero world. Starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and David Harbour, the film follows a team of misfit anti-heroes tackling both external threats and internal demons.
While critics have been divided, fans are loving it—Thunderbolts** earned a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the highest-rated Marvel movies by fans, tying with Spider-Man: Far From Home and just behind No Way Home and Shang-Chi. The movie is being praised for its darker tone, grittier themes, and standout performances—especially from Pugh, who continues to carry serious weight in the MCU.
Marvel has been in need of a win post-Endgame, and Thunderbolts** might be the franchise reboot they’ve been looking for. With familiar faces taking a backseat and lesser-known characters getting the spotlight, the film could signal a new direction for Marvel—one that still knows how to pull crowds into theaters.
