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Not only has critical reception been disastrous, but Madame Web's commercial prospects are crumbling. Originally projected to earn around $30 million over a six-day holiday weekend—taking advantage of Valentine’s Day and a long weekend—the latest estimates have slashed that forecast dramatically to between $18 million and $28 million. There’s even concern that it may not reach $20 million at all, marking a significant underperformance that could make it one of the weakest entries in the franchise.
This downturn underscores the film’s failed ability to draw audiences despite the franchise’s existing fan base and the superhero genre’s popularity, hinting at waning interest and the possible audience fatigue with this sub-universe.