Big Marvel Box Office Flop becomes Huge Disney+ Success
being a guaranteed success are a thing of the past. Back when Avengers: Endgame shattered box office records and raked in nearly $2.8 billion globally, Marvel was on top of the world. But recent releases like 2023’s The Marvels and 2025’s Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts* have struggled to find their footing.
With the surge in popularity of streaming services, such as Disney’s Disney+, it’s no surprise that movies that may have missed the mark in theaters are now thriving in the digital realm. Take Captain America: Brave New World, for example. Despite its lackluster box office performance of $415 million and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 48%, it has become the most-watched movie across all streaming platforms, according to Nielsen’s latest data.
During the week of May 26 to June 1, Brave New World clocked in an impressive 750 million minutes of viewing time, outpacing other contenders like The Wild Robot and the original 2002 version of Lilo & Stitch. It just goes to show that sometimes, a film’s true audience is found in the streaming world.
If you missed out on these Marvel disappointments at the theater, fear not. Captain America: Brave New World (and The Marvels, and Thunderbolts*) are all available to stream now. So, grab some popcorn and settle in for a superhero marathon unlike any other!
*Note: Release dates may vary by region.
