“The Marvels” just stumbled out of the gate at the box office, and it’s not exactly breaking any superhero speed records, more like a leisurely Sunday stroll.
In the grand tapestry of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, “The Marvels” has managed to achieve something truly special – and by special, I mean in a “you tried your best” kind of way. It proudly holds the title of the lowest box office opening ever in the Marvel universe, which is like being the least popular Avenger at a party for Earth’s mightiest heroes.
This cinematic adventure opened with a somewhat underwhelming $47 million on home turf, making it less of a “Ka-ching!” and more of a “Ka-meh.” International audiences chipped in with an extra $63.3 million, but even their enthusiasm couldn’t quite catapult “The Marvels” into financial superhero stardom.
So, when we crunch the numbers, “The Marvels” managed to muster a not-so-earth-shattering $110.3 million for its debut weekend. That’s not chump change, but in Marvel terms, it’s more like pocket lint.
To put this into perspective, let’s take a stroll down memory lane to “Captain Marvel,” the film’s prequel. That box office juggernaut blasted onto the scene with $153.4 million domestically and an awe-inspiring $456.7 million globally. It’s like comparing a toddler’s lemonade stand to a swanky five-star restaurant – “The Marvels” got served a hefty slice of humble pie.
In a stunning twist of fate, “The Marvels” has become the first sequel in history to debut with over a hundred million dollars less in its pocket than its predecessor. You can almost hear the Avengers whispering, “Hey, it happens to the best of us, buddy!”
But fear not, dear moviegoers! Even though “The Marvels” stumbled out of the gate, it’s got some superhero-sized shoes to fill. So let’s hope it picks up the pace and swings back into action with a bang, or at least more of a “Marvel-ish” ka-ching!
