Given the current unpredictability of superhero films, a relatively underwhelming showing at the box office, similar to what was seen with
Thunderbolts*
So far, this is definitely worth acknowledging. The film was a bold gamble, particularly given the time of its release. Movies with much more renowned characters have had trouble at the box office recently; just a few months back, even Marvel’s own productions faced challenges.
Captain America: A Bold New Era
, could scarcely manage to reach the $400 million threshold globally.
Thunderbolts*
needs to manage passing the $100 million mark over its second weekend, after having already reached this achievement.
One of the top 100 highest-earning superhero films at the worldwide box office.
.
To accomplish this achievement, the film surpassed the failed production of 2015.
Fantastic Four
reboot. Having survived a turbulent production,
Fantastic Four
was released in compromised form, earning terrible reviews and tanking at the box office. Directed by
Josh Trank
, the film ended its run with $167 million globally. It featured
Miles Teller
,
Michael B. Jordan
,
Kate Mara
,
Jamie Bell
, and
Tobey Kebbell
By the way, “Marvel’s First Family” is set for another reboot soon. It will be called
The Fantastic Four: Initial Moves
, the movie marks the characters’ debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and features
Pedro Pascal
,
Vanessa Kirby
,
Joseph Quinn
and
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
in the lead roles.
Trank’s
Fantastic Four
was panned upon release, and was momentarily disowned by him. It holds a 9%
Rotten Tomatoes score
, and remains
One of the most significant box office failures for a superhero film ever produced.
, especially considering the popularity of the source material. Directed by
Jake Schreier
and
created with an estimated budget of $180 million
,
Thunderbolts*
has now
made $173 million worldwide
. Unlike
Fantastic Four
, it received favorable reviews and was also welcomed by the audience. The film has maintained an 88%.
Rotten Tomatoes score
, and features
Florence Pugh
,
Lewis Pullman
,
David Harbour,
Olga Kurylenko
,
Sebastian Stan
,
Geraldine Viswanathan
and
Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
‘Hammer Strikes’ has also surpassed a few DC Extended Universe movies.
In addition to having surpassed
Fantastic Four
,
Thunderbolts*
has also exceeded the total earnings of
The Suicide Squad
and
Wonder Woman 1984
— Both films were part of the former DC Extended Universe and were simultaneously released on what was then called HBO Max. This had a significant effect on their box office results.
Thunderbolts*
is currently
The 98th highest-grossing superhero film in global box office history.
. You can watch the film in theaters, and stay tuned to Efwebefor more updates.