"The Marvels: A Box Office Bomb or a Solid Win for the Marvel Cinematic Universe?"

The Marvels, the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is projected to have the worst domestic opening in MCU history, with earnings of $47 million to $52 million. This underwhelming performance supports the notion of superhero fatigue among audiences. The film has received a B CinemaScore from audiences and a 62% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite featuring three female leads and being directed by Nia DaCosta, the first Black woman to direct a Marvel Studios movie, the cast was unable to promote the film due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Overseas, The Marvels is expected to open to $60 million, significantly lower than the $190 million opening of its predecessor, Captain Marvel.