Thunderbolts* Box Office Soars Past Budget, Will a Sequel Be Next?

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The financial success of “Thunderbolts*” in cinemas persists, and after nearly a month’s run, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film has reached a milestone that could bolster its theatrical performance. Regrettably, “Thunderbolts*” currently ranks as the third lowest-grossing MCU movie, despite favorable reviews and buzz surrounding the film, which positions it among the best in the MCU for many viewers. As of now, Marvel has not confirmed plans for a “Thunderbolts*” sequel; however, if the movie reaches a specific threshold, this could increase the likelihood of one, especially considering the post-credits scene hints at a larger role within the MCU for them.

Following the data from Box Office Mojo, a specialized tracker, my latest watch, Thunderbolts, has amassed an impressive box office collection of $369.5 million, more than doubling its initial budget in less than a month since its release. According to reports, Thunderbolts was made with a budget of $180 million, indicating that it’s well on its way to turning a profit. In the world of Hollywood, a film typically needs to earn between 2 and 2.5 times its budget to cover theater shares, marketing costs, and other expenses, making Thunderbolts’ box office revenue estimated to be somewhere around $360-$450 million in order to break even.

What Thunderbolts*’s Latest Box Office Update Means

The MCU Movie Is Fighting An Important Battle

Based on figures from Box Office Mojo, the weekend earnings of Thunderbolts* domestically were approximately $5 million. The decrease in revenue over weekends for this Marvel Cinematic Universe film has been between 41.8% and 56.4%. This suggests that Thunderbolts* may not reach the high end of the range necessary to break even at the global box office. Box office analyst Luiz Fernando predicts on Twitter that the MCU’s latest movie will conclude its theatrical run with earnings between $380 million and $390 million, which could potentially be enough for it to turn a profit.

Despite not achieving the blockbuster success at the box office that Marvel Studios may have anticipated for a film titled “The New Avengers” (Thunderbolts*), the studio can still make a profit from the movie once digital sales and home video revenues are factored in after its theatrical run. The intense competition from films like Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch has contributed to Thunderbolts* having weaker box office legs, potentially placing it near the bottom of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in terms of theatrical earnings.

Our Take On Thunderbolts*’s Latest Box Office Update

Marvel Studios Could Still Make A Franchise Out Of The Team

It came as a surprise that Thunderbolts* would become a blockbuster, considering it revolves around a lesser-known comic book team consisting mainly of secondary Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. Yet, even if it concludes its theatrical run among the franchise’s lower earners, Marvel can still make money through digital sales and home media. Given the favorable feedback from both fans and critics for Thunderbolts*, I believe that once the team plays a significant role in either Avengers: Doomsday or future Avengers films, a sequel could have a brighter financial future and potentially alter Thunderbolts*’ box office legacy.

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2025-06-02 14:19