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The audience response, however, tells an even gloomier story. As of this writing, only 250 verified ratings have been submitted—an abnormally low figure for a Marvel release at this stage. Usually, films with anticipated box office impacts garner thousands of reviews by the time opening weekend kicks off. This suggests a lack of interest among the broader audience, further evidenced by weak early ticket sales.
Box Office Comparisons and Early Indicators
In comparison to recent MCU releases, "The Marvels" previews have underperformed dramatically. For instance, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania opened with approximately $15 million in previews a few years ago, whereas The Marvels only managed around $6.6 million in a heavily front-loaded preview window.