Box Office: ‘Thunderbolts’ Nears $275 Million Globally, ‘Minecraft’ and ‘Sinners’ Notch Major Milestones

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What kind of staying power will “Thunderbolts” have at the box office?

After the second weekend of its release, “Thunderbolts” has been earning a lot of attention, pulling in $34 million overseas and an additional $67.1 million worldwide. Compared to recent Marvel Cinematic Universe films such as “Captain America: Brave New World,” “The Marvels,” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” which saw significant drops in subsequent showings and struggled to turn a profit, “Thunderbolts” is currently performing much stronger. However, it’s important to note that “Thunderbolts” was produced at a cost of $180 million, with marketing expenses adding an additional $100 million or more. Given that theater owners keep half of the ticket sales, “Thunderbolts” needs to have a prolonged run in cinemas to cover its production and marketing costs.

The movie titled “Thunderbolts” has garnered more favorable reviews and positive word-of-mouth than its counterparts in the comic book series. Experts believe this will prolong its stay on the big screen, as it won’t encounter direct competition until “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” arrives during Memorial Day weekend. So far, “Thunderbolts” has earned $143 million internationally and $128.5 million domestically, totaling a worldwide gross of $272.2 million. Major contributors to this box office success include the United Kingdom ($15.5 million), China ($13.8 million), and Mexico ($11.2 million).

In another part of the world, “The Minecraft Film” made a significant mark at the box office by exceeding $900 million in ticket sales. This Warner Bros. production, an adaptation of the popular video game and starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, has earned approximately $500.6 million internationally and a total of $909.6 million to date. At this point, it is the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year.

The movie “Sinners” continues to perform exceptionally well at the box office, having earned a total of $283.3 million worldwide after its fourth weekend. However, it’s not as popular in international markets, with a current total of $68.9 million. But the strong interest in North America, where “Sinners” has become a hit with an impressive $214.4 million, is more than compensating for this gap.

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2025-05-11 19:22