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To put this in perspective, the 2022 Marvel film Morbius opened with $39 million, a disappointing figure but still notably higher than Madame Webb. High-profile flops like the re-release of Dune, which garnered $30 million, further highlight the challenging landscape for big-budget superhero fare that fails to resonate.
The Cultural and Critical Backlash
The film's failure isn't solely rooted in its box office numbers; critical consensus was overwhelmingly negative. Rotten Tomatoes scores show critics giving it a mere 13% approval, with fans only slightly more forgiving at 55%. The disparity underscores how poorly Madame Webb was received across the board.