‘The Marvels’, a female-led film, had the MCU’s worst opening weekend ever.
The Marvels: Lowest Opening Weekend in Franchise History
The newest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “The Marvels,” had a disappointing opening weekend, pulling in just $47 million. This is the lowest opening in franchise history.
The movie features a female-led cast, with Brie Larson reprising her role from “Captain Marvel” (2019). However, compared to its predecessor, “The Marvels” fell short, as “Captain Marvel” debuted with a whopping $153.4 million at the box office.
When compared to other successful Marvel films, such as “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” which had opening weekends of $257 million and $357 million respectively, “The Marvels” pales in comparison.
Predictions for the film’s opening weekend were already reduced from $75-$80 million to $60-$65 million, but it failed to even reach those lowered expectations. The previous lowest opening for a Marvel movie was “The Incredible Hulk” (2008), which brought in $55.4 million.
The film’s poor performance is partly attributed to the recent actors’ strike, which hindered its promotion. Additionally, some industry insiders believe that there is a general sense of superhero fatigue among audiences, although other Marvel films like “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” have still performed well.
Despite its underwhelming box office numbers, “The Marvels” received praise for its three female leads and for being the first Marvel film directed by a black woman, Nia DaCosta.
Currently, the film has a 62% critics score and 84% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have described it as a “trope-ridden franchise installment” and a “tepid franchise addition.”
How does the disappointing opening weekend of “The Marvels” compare to the box office success of other Marvel films?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has seen immense success over the years, captivating audiences with its superhero narratives and thrilling action sequences. However, the latest installment in the franchise, “The Marvels,” had a disappointing opening weekend, making it the lowest opening in franchise history.
“The Marvels” features a female-led cast, with Brie Larson reprising her role as Captain Marvel. It was expected to follow the success of its predecessor, “Captain Marvel,” which debuted with an impressive $153.4 million at the box office. Unfortunately, “The Marvels” fell short of expectations, pulling in just $47 million.
When compared to other successful Marvel films like “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” which had opening weekends of $257 million and $357 million respectively, the performance of “The Marvels” pales in comparison.
The film’s opening weekend predictions were already reduced from $75-$80 million to $60-$65 million, but it failed to even reach those lowered expectations. The previous lowest opening for a Marvel movie was “The Incredible Hulk” (2008), which brought in $55.4 million.
Several factors have been attributed to the film’s poor performance. The recent actors’ strike hindered its promotion, limiting the reach and awareness of the movie. Additionally, some believe that there is a general sense of superhero fatigue among audiences, leading to a decreased interest in yet another superhero flick. However, it is worth noting that other Marvel films, like “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” have still managed to perform well despite this perceived fatigue.
Despite its underwhelming box office numbers, “The Marvels” received praise for its three female leads and for being the first Marvel film directed by a black woman, Nia DaCosta. The film’s diverse cast and crew have been lauded for their efforts in promoting inclusivity and breaking barriers within the superhero genre.
Critics have not been as kind to “The Marvels,” giving it a 62% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Described as a “trope-ridden franchise installment” and a “tepid franchise addition,” reviewers have expressed disappointment with the film’s execution.
While “The Marvels” may have had a lackluster opening weekend, it is important to remember that box office numbers do not always reflect a film’s overall quality or longevity. With its unique cast and acclaimed director, “The Marvels” might find a more receptive audience as word-of-mouth spreads.
It remains to be seen how the film will fare in the coming weeks, but one thing is for sure – the Marvel franchise has had its fair share of highs and lows throughout its history. It will be interesting to see how the studio responds to this setback and what it means for the future of the MCU.
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