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In summary, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 has weathered an underwhelming opening with a surprisingly solid second-week performance. Its 50% drop is notable for the MCU and hints at resilience among core fans. Whether it can sustain this momentum over the next few weeks and approach the critical $750 million mark remains to be seen.
The film's performance offers a mixed message: Despite positive critical reception and good audience response, the overall drop in franchise momentum points to a changing landscape for Marvel movies. Whether this marks the beginning of a downturn or a blip in an otherwise healthy franchise will unfold in the weeks ahead.