"The Marvels' Disappointing Debut: A Troubling Sign for the MCU"

"The Marvels," the sequel to "Captain Marvel," is projected to have a global opening of $110M-$115M, making it the lowest start ever for a Disney MCU title worldwide. The film's international box office opening has dipped to around $60M, with a current overseas total of $25M. The lack of urgency surrounding the film, confusion over its connection to Disney+ series, and delayed promotion due to the actors' strike are factors contributing to its underperformance. China's box office is also expected to be underwhelming.