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Though the opening was lackluster, Guardians showed remarkable staying power in its second weekend. The film grossed approximately $60 million domestically in its second outing, representing a 49% drop from its opening weekend. For superhero movies, which are typically front-loaded due to audience eagerness and spoiler concerns, a nearly halving is considered an excellent hold, especially given the initial perception of a weak debut.
Variety highlighted this as a "really good hold" for the film—a promising sign that positive word-of-mouth was fueling continuous audience attendance. Typically, movies that demonstrate strong longevity tend to generate more overall revenue over their theatrical run, and Guardians seems to be bucking the trend of declining declines.