Thunderbolts Expected to Earn $175 Million Opening Weekend Globally

Marvel Studios' latest film, Thunderbolts, is projected to open with $70–$75 million domestically and $160–$175 million globally, marking a strong but not record-breaking debut for the franchise. These figures place Thunderbolts slightly behind recent MCU releases like Captain America: Brave New World, which opened to $88 million domestically and $192 million worldwide, but ahead of lower-performing titles such as Eternals and The Marvels. Thunderbolts is garnering notably strong critical acclaim, with a near-90% Rotten Tomatoes score, and is being credited with injecting renewed momentum into the MCU after a period of box office struggles. The film's ensemble cast, led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, portrays a team of antiheroes on a dangerous mission, and early audience and critical responses suggest it may have better staying power at the box office compared to some recent Marvel entries. Internationally, Thunderbolts has already become the biggest Hollywood opener in India for 2025, surpassing Captain America: Brave New World. With positive word of mouth and upcoming MCU releases like The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel is aiming to regain its former box office dominance.