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The film's opening weekend numbers were underwhelming by MCU standards, and as the theatrical run progressed, Thunderbolts revealed itself to be a financial disappointment. It is projected to conclude its run with global earnings of only $380 to $390 million—far below expectations and not enough to recover its substantial production and marketing costs. Notably, while critics initially praised the film, the mainstream media and audiences shifted their opinions, and the film ended up losing millions for Marvel despite the initial hype.