Florence Pugh’s Thunderbolts beats Thor at domestic Box Office, eyes Black Widow next*.

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts has had a bumpy ride at the box office, but Florence Pugh’s latest MCU film is still managing to leave a mark. While it has now dropped out of the top 5 at the North American box office, the film hit a new milestone this weekend by surpassing the domestic earnings of the original Thor movie. Even more impressive, it’s now closing in on Black Widow’s total box office numbers.

Thunderbolts* Box Office Performance (Day 31)

On its fifth weekend in theaters, Thunderbolts earned $4.8 million in total over three days, including $1.5 million on Sunday (Day 31). The movie was pulled from 660 more theaters, which has impacted its earnings. However, it only saw a 50% drop in box office revenue compared to the previous weekend—indicating steady audience interest.

So far, the film has made $181.85 million at the domestic (North American) box office.

Thunderbolts* Surpasses Thor in the U.S.

One of the biggest achievements for Thunderbolts is that it has now earned more money in North America than Marvel’s Thor (2011), which brought in $181.03 million during its original run. Thor, which introduced Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder, had a strong cast and was a key step in the early Marvel Cinematic Universe. Beating it is a big deal for Thunderbolts, especially since this movie has received mixed reactions and faced tough competition.

Florence Pugh Shines as the Heart of Thunderbolts*

Florence Pugh plays a major role in Thunderbolts, marking her second appearance in the MCU after debuting in Black Widow. Fans and critics alike have praised her performance, calling her the emotional core of the film. While The New Avengers (a nickname fans have given Thunderbolts) hasn’t matched the massive success of earlier MCU hits, Pugh’s portrayal has kept audiences engaged.

Closing in on Black Widow’s Domestic Numbers

Another major milestone is just around the corner. Black Widow earned $183.65 million at the domestic box office across its 98-day run. Thunderbolts is currently less than $2 million behind and is expected to pass that number by the end of its upcoming weekend.

If it does, it will become Florence Pugh’s most successful MCU movie in North America so far.

Global Performance

Internationally, Thunderbolts brought in $2.8 million over its fifth weekend, raising its total overseas earnings to $187.7 million. This brings the worldwide total to $369.6 million since its release on May 2.

However, the movie is struggling to hit the $400 million mark globally. Compared to earlier MCU blockbusters, this total is on the lower side. Positive word of mouth has helped, but it may not be enough to carry the movie to that next level before it ends its theatrical run.

Box Office Summary for Thunderbolts* (As of Day 31):

• Domestic Gross: $181.85 million
• International Gross: $187.7 million
• Total Worldwide Gross: $369.6 million

Final Thoughts

Even though Thunderbolts hasn’t lived up to the box office standards of Marvel’s biggest hits, it’s still making history in its own way. With Florence Pugh leading the charge, the movie has surpassed Thor and is on track to beat Black Widow domestically. As it nears the end of its run, the film’s moderate success proves there’s still strong audience interest in the MCU—even if the hype isn’t what it once was.

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