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The Marvels: An Unprecedented Box Office Disaster

The recent output of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has faced a tumultuous turning point, with The Marvels emerging as perhaps its most catastrophic failure yet. Following a disastrous opening weekend—marked by the worst debut in MCU history—the film continued its downward spiral, setting new records for the steepest second weekend drop for a comic book movie.

Record-Breaking Second Weekend Collapse

The Marvels not only opened poorly but also experienced a 78% decline in ticket sales during its second weekend, surpassing even the infamous Morbius in terms of box office collapse. This drop is unprecedented in the history of comic book films, dating back to the early days of superhero cinema in the '90s and 2000s.