‘Thunderbolts*’ Leads Weekend Box Office With $73M-$77M Projection, Followed By ‘Sinners’ and ‘Minecraft’

Marvel Studios’ *Thunderbolts* has launched with a strong start, targeting a domestic opening of $73M–$77M from 4,330 theaters. Friday alone brought in $31.5M. The film has been positively received by audiences, scoring a 74% ‘definite recommend’ on PostTrak and an A- CinemaScore. Its ensemble cast, including Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour, contributed significantly to its draw, with 40% of viewers citing the cast as their reason for watching. About 53% said they went because it’s a Marvel title.

Demographic data shows a diverse audience, with 42% Caucasian, 26% Hispanic/Latino, 17% Black, and 10% Asian. Thunderbolts* also performed well in premium formats, with IMAX and PLF making up 39% of sales. On social media, it has a universe of 570M, not far behind *Captain America: Brave New World*.

Meanwhile, Warner Bros.’ *Sinners* held strong in its third weekend, earning over $33M and reaching a $179.7M total. *A Minecraft Movie* and *The Accountant 2* also remain top contenders. On the other hand, *Rust* opened to a poor $25K from 115 theaters, though its revenue strategy focuses on PVOD. Overall, this weekend’s estimated $145M total box office signals a healthy summer start post-strikes.