High-voltage action film, "Thunderbolts," is anticipated to rake in mid-seventy million dollars during its premiere weekend at the box office.
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Disney-Marvel's action-packed blockbuster, Thunderbolts, is expected to rake in an impressive $73 million to $77 million during its opening weekend at the domestic box office, taking the reins as the top film of the 2025 summer movie season.
According to industry insiders at Deadline, the anticipated weekend box office for the film is close to the estimates from both trade publications, Variety and Deadline, made earlier this week.
The good news is, if these estimates hold, the figures place Thunderbolts at the high end of tracking numbers originally released by The Hollywood Reporter on April 10, which indicated a potential $63 million to $77 million opening weekend take in North American theaters.
On the downside, Deadline's projection falls short of Box Office Pro's earlier prediction of an $80 million to $90 million opening for Thunderbolts.
With its release in 4,330 North American theaters, the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to hit the screens. In comparison, Disney's MCU movie, Captain America: Brave New World, secured a three-day opening tally of $88.5 million at the domestic box office from 4,105 theaters in mid-February.
Thunderbolts, which focuses on the adventures of a group of antiheroes, may still have ground to cover before reaching profitability, as Disney reportedly spent $180 million on production and $100 million on marketing.
While initial April forecasts pointed towards a domestic opening of $65 million to $85 million, recent May estimates peg the opening at a slightly lower $73 million to $77 million. The film could, however, defy expectations, as the positive buzz surrounding it suggests it may emerge victorious over the box office projections.
Director Ryan Coogler's Sinners, which opened with $48 million two weeks ago and had a surprisingly strong second weekend hold with $45.7 million, is projected to earn anywhere from $30 million to $35 million in its third weekend, maintaining its position as the second highest-grossing film in North America.
As the 2025 summer movie season continues, Thunderbolts is well-positioned to captivate audiences and leave its mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Note: This box office report will be updated throughout the weekend with the most current numbers.
[1] Box Office Pro. (2025, May 1). Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' Predicted to Earn $80M–$90M Domestic Opening, $175M+ Global. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.boxofficepro.com/thunderbolts-projected-to-debut-in-the-low-80s-domestically/
[2] Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Thunderbolts Movie Reviews. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/marvel_thunderbolts
[3] The Hollywood Reporter. (2025, April 10). 'Thunderbolts' Tracking for Low-End $70 Million Plus North American Debut. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/thunderbolts-tracking-for-low-end-70-million-plus-north-american-debut-1235148559/
[4] Deadline Hollywood. (2025, May 3). 'Thunderbolts' Pokestarts with $74M–$77M International Box Office Launch. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://deadline.com/2025/05/thunderbolts-international-box-office-74m-77m-1235178197/
[5] Box Office Pro. (2025, May 1). Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' Predicted to Earn $80M–$90M Domestic Opening, $175M+ Global. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.boxofficepro.com/thunderbolts-projected-to-debut-in-the-low-80s-domestically/
- The upcoming Marvel movie, Thunderbolts, is projected to earn around $74 million to $77 million during its opening weekend in North America, according to a report by Deadline Hollywood.
- Despite falling short of Box Office Pro's initial prediction of an $80 million to $90 million opening, Thunderbolts is still on track to make a substantial amount at the box office.
- The production cost of Thunderbolts is reported to be $180 million, with an additional $100 million spent on marketing, suggesting the film needs to perform well to reach profitability.
- Meanwhile, Sinners, which recently opened with $48 million, is projected to earn between $30 million to $35 million in its third week, maintaining its strong performance in North American theaters.
