Despite Marvel branding, the film sees lukewarm response in India; Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan starrer struggles against Raid 2 dominance.
May 5, 2025: Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts has had an underwhelming debut weekend at the Indian box office, collecting Rs 4.20 crore on Sunday, and bringing its four-day total to Rs 14.20 crore. The Florence Pugh-led antihero saga failed to spark major interest among Indian moviegoers, especially amid stiff competition from big-ticket Indian releases.
📊 Day-wise Box Office Breakdown (India):
- Day 1 (Thursday): ₹3.50 crore
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹2.25 crore
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹4.00 crore
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹4.20 crore
- Total (4 Days): ₹14.20 crore
💬 Muted Reception Amid Heavy Competition
Despite its global Marvel branding, Thunderbolts faced multiple challenges in India. It was released on May 1, alongside Raid 2, HIT: The Third Case, and Retro. Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 in particular has dominated multiplexes and screens, limiting the reach of Thunderbolts—especially in the Hindi-speaking belt.
Industry analysts believe the film’s modest cast recognition among Indian audiences (compared to MCU mainstays like Iron Man or Spider-Man) and low pre-release buzz have hampered its initial run.
🎥 Outlook: Can Thunderbolts Hold on Weekdays?
With the film set to cross the Rs 15 crore mark on Monday, its long-term performance will depend on how well it holds during the weekdays. Trade insiders expect the film to end its India run between Rs 22–28 crore, barring any surprise upswing.
🎬 About the Film
Thunderbolts stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus and features an unconventional team of Marvel antiheroes embarking on a dangerous black-ops mission. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film is part of MCU’s Phase 6 rollout.
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