Thunderbolts* Box Office Update: MCU Movie Eyes Big Opening Weekend

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This week sees the debut of Marvel Studios’ supergroup, the Thunderbolts*, and anticipation is high as we approach the premiere of the next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Early projections indicate that the film is poised for a successful opening at the box office.

What are the Thunderbolts* box office predictions?

Initially, it was anticipated that the newest ensemble movie could rake in anything between $63 million and $77 million during its first weekend. However, according to a recent report by The Hollywood Reporter based on tracking data, the film is now expected to earn around $70-$73 million within the U.S. market instead.

Globally, it’s estimated that Thunderbolts* will earn approximately $160-$175 million. This isn’t a record-breaking figure for a Marvel Studios production, but it’s predicted to outperform several of their recent movies. The film’s positive buzz suggests that its earnings may increase post-release.

*Note: Thunderbolts is a fictional team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, and as of now, there’s no confirmed movie release. This example is hypothetical.

Thunderbolts* will be released in United States theaters on May 2, 2025.

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In this film, you’ll find Florence Pugh portraying Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan playing Bucky Barnes, David Harbour taking on the role of Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell assuming the character of John Walker/U.S. Agent, Olga Kurylenko appearing as Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster, Hannah John-Kamen acting as Ava Starr/Ghost, Lewis Pullman portraying Bob, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus bringing Valentina Allegra de Fontaine to life on screen.

In the movie, Geraldine Viswanathan will be portraying a character named Mel, while Wendell Edward Pierce has been cast in a yet unspecified role. Moreover, it is anticipated that Lawrence Fishburne and Rachel Weisz will reprise their roles as Bill Foster and Melina Vostokoff, respectively, from Ant-Man and the Wasp and Black Widow.

The screenplay for Thunderbolts is penned by Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin, and Joanna Calo. Schreier’s previous works in film include Robot & Frank from 2012 and Paper Towns released in 2015. Additionally, he has directed several episodes of Beef Season 1 on Netflix.

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2025-04-30 01:10