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Worse than that, it is comparable to or worse than notorious flops like Dark Phoenix, Dark Knight Rises, Electra, and Hellboy 2. It currently sits at a worldwide gross of just $161 million, an outcome most industry insiders would have dismissed as unthinkable for a Marvel film.
The Decline of MCU's Box Office Reign
Historically, MCU releases have been massive successes, often grossing over a billion dollars globally. However, The Marvels marks a stark deviation from this trend, representing the lowest opening and the worst box office drop in 15 years of MCU history. Its failure highlights a broader problem: the franchise's diminishing audience interest.