Thunderbolts Opens Globally with $162 Million Box Office

Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts opened to a strong global box office debut, grossing $162 million worldwide, with $76 million from North America and $86 million internationally. While the opening lags behind February's Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts' positive reviews and audience reception suggest it could enjoy long-term success. The film, centered on a team of antiheroes led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, resonated especially well in key markets such as China, the UK, and Mexico. Despite facing competition from major titles like Minecraft, Thunderbolts achieved the best opening weekend of the year so far for Disney and topped the domestic box office. Analysts note that its box office prospects are favorable due to strong word of mouth and little direct competition in the coming weeks. The film launches the critical summer movie season, giving Hollywood hope after a slow start to the year.