Thunderbolts* opening weekend has been solid for Marvel Studios. The newest entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe came in with a strong $76 million from 4,330 theaters domestically. This was a little stronger than expected. Internationally, the film brought in an additional $86.1 million. This made for a total opening weekend of $162.1 million at the box office. This was about in line with expectations.
The reception for Thunderbolts* has been overwhelmingly positive. Online and in-person discussions have raved about the film. It has a 95 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This is the third-highest ranking for a Marvel Cinematic Universe film. It is tied with Spider-Man: Far From Home. It follows Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (98 percent) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (97 percent). The film also received an A-rating on CinemaScore.
Thunderbolts* Official Description
In Thunderbolts*, Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?
Returning to their Marvel Cinematic Universe roles are Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The cast also includes newcomers to the MCU — Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, and Wendell Edward Pierce.
Jake Schreier directs Thunderbolts* with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D’Esposito, Brian Chapek, and Jason Tamez serve as executive producers.
Along with the movie arriving in theaters, Red Guardian has also begun to make appearances in Avengers Campus at the Disneyland Resort for a limited time. He became an immediate hit with his wit and worldview. Video of one of his first entrances can be seen here:
Did you see Thunderbolts* this weekend? If so, what did you think? If not, are you going to? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
