Latest Marvel Box Office Disappointment Finds Success in Streaming

Marvel has been known as a box office powerhouse in the past, but these days, it seems the studio’s magic might be better suited for home streaming. Take Thunderbolts*, for example. While it didn’t light up the theaters, this flick has found a new life online, grabbing the No. 1 spot on Amazon and iTunes. Plus, with an impressive Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, Thunderbolts* is proving to be a hit with both critics and audiences.

If you missed Thunderbolts* in theaters, no worries! You can rent or purchase it digitally now, with physical copies coming later this month. And while Disney+ hasn’t announced when Thunderbolts* will be available on their platform, the movie’s success on other streaming services could hint at a bright future on Disney+.

It’s not uncommon for Marvel to have a misstep in the box office these days, but the home media market is definitely coming to the rescue. People are still excited about Marvel’s ever-growing multiverse storyline, and they’re choosing to catch up from the comfort of their living rooms. So, even though Thunderbolts* might not have been the box office hero Marvel hoped for, it’s quickly becoming a streaming superhero as viewers gear up for the next big MCU installment, Avengers: Doomsday. Who knows, Thunderbolts* might just be the sleeper hit of the summer after all!