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When compared with other recent blockbusters, Eternals’ performance seems particularly poor. For context, Venom: Let There Be Carnage broke pandemic-era records with a $90 million opening, and Black Widow also performed strongly, despite simultaneously releasing on Disney+. Shang-Chi exceeded expectations, pulling off a number-one spot domestically and showing strength at the box office.
Interestingly, some Chinese films dominate the global charts this year, illustrating China’s enormous influence on box office numbers. With titles like Fast & Furious 9 and Godzilla vs. Kong outperforming some Marvel entries, it's clear that Eternals missed capturing the worldwide audience’s attention.