The Marvels, the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is grappling with a significant setback at the global box office.
Despite being in theaters for just four days, the film's fate has already been sealed, and it has emerged as a mega-disaster.
With a substantial budget, the MCU blockbuster needed a strong start from day one, but its performance has fallen short, leading to a disappointing outcome.
Directed by Nia DaCosta, The Marvels serves as a sequel to Captain Marvel and is the 33rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Despite featuring Brie Larson along with Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani in key roles, the superhero flick opened to mixed reviews from both critics and audiences, adding additional challenges to its theatrical run.
Anticipations of a lackluster performance in both the domestic and overseas markets loomed over The Marvels weeks before its release.
As each day passed, the projected earnings continued to decline, and the actual figures that rolled in were a shocker to many.
According to Box Office Mojo, the film has accumulated $46.11 million in North America and $62.91 million internationally, resulting in a global total of $109.02 million.
While The Marvels faced challenges due to restricted promotional activities amid an actors' strike, such factors offer little consolation given the exorbitant production costs.
According to Forbes, the film was made with a budget of $274.80 million, including a $55 million subsidy from the United Kingdom government, bringing the adjusted cost to $219.80 million. Even with this subsidy, the film is struggling to make a significant recovery at the box office.
To break even and secure a safe position, the Brie Larson starrer would need to earn approximately $440 million worldwide—an insurmountable goal based on the current collections.
Adding to its woes, The Marvels has achieved the undesirable distinction of being the lowest opening weekend grosser in the history of the MCU.