Thunderbolts Projected to Smash Global Box Office with $175+ Million Opening Weekend

With stellar reviews and fan anticipation peaking, Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts gears up for one of the strongest Phase 5 launches, targeting over $175M worldwide in its opening frame.

April 30, 2025: Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts is all set to reignite the summer box office. Backed by strong critical acclaim — with a near-90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes — the antihero ensemble film is projected to rake in over $175 million globally in its opening weekend, according to Deadline.

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Domestic and Overseas Breakdown

  • North America (Domestic): $70–75 million
  • Overseas Markets: $90–100 million
  • Worldwide Opening Estimate: $175+ million

Early presales in North America have crossed $12 million, putting Thunderbolts on par with 2021’s Eternals and ahead of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. However, it trails slightly behind Captain America: Brave New World.

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Strong Reviews Drive Momentum

Unlike recent Marvel entries that received lukewarm responses — Brave New World (48%), Eternals (47%), The Marvels (62%) — Thunderbolts is receiving widespread praise for its balanced action, emotional depth, and standout performances.

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Star Cast and Story

Directed by Jake Schreier, the film features a formidable lineup including:

  • Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
  • Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes
  • David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Lewis Pullman

The plot revolves around a group of Marvel antiheroes forced to work together by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine on a perilous mission that may be their only shot at redemption.

The film opens in North America on May 2 and is being closely watched as a potential lifeline for the MCU’s flagging momentum.


Tags: Thunderbolts, Marvel Studios, Box Office, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, MCU Phase 5, Marvel Movie Opening, Jake Schreier, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Superhero Movies 2025

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