It's a real shame "Thunderbolts*" didn't make more than it did at the box office . The first Marvel Studios movie in some time with something to say should have been a bigger hit, but with so much working against the superhero genre in 2025 and a lack of any major heroes in its cast, the film never really had a chance.

The reality is that, in the wake of its protracted struggles, Marvel Studios needs more event movies. In 2024, "Deadpool & Wolverine" obliterated the box office , suggesting the company might just be able to turn its cinematic fortunes around. Sadly, 2025 got off to a bad start for Marvel Studios with the safe, forgettable rehash that was "Captain America: Brave New World." After that disappointment, all eyes were on the next movie, and the final installment in Phase

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