‘Thunderbolts*’ Looks To Create Lightning And Fire Up Summer Box Office With $175M Global Opening – Preview

The superhero movie *Thunderbolts* is set to open with significant global success, drawing $175M at its launch and supported by strong presales of $12M+ across multiple regions. Male audiences aged 25 and under are expected to drive its box office performance, and the film has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews (89% "fresh") from its Hollywood premiere. However, international competition from films like *Captain America: Brave New World* and *The Marvels*, particularly in China, could pose challenges. Despite this, Thunderbolts is poised for a strong opening due to favorable word-of-mouth and the May 1 holidays in many markets, which may further boost its performance.