Fact check: Marvel actually has a chance to turn a profit with the film, The Thunderbolts, during its theatrical run, something they haven't accomplished since Deadpool and Wolverine.

1. Summary of the results

The financial performance of "The Thunderbolts" is still in its early stages, with initial data showing a $76 million domestic opening and $162 million global launch ($86 million international) ^{[1] [2]}. While the film has received a strong 95% audience score ^[3], its path to profitability faces significant challenges due to its $280 million combined budget ($180 million production + $100 million marketing) ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

• The original statement lacks crucial financial context about what constitutes "profit" for a Marvel film:
• The film needs to reach approximately $450 million worldwide to be considered financially successful ^[3]
• Current box office trends show it's at $280.3 million worldwide, or 1.6 times its production budget ^[5]
• The film still needs at least $250 million more in revenue to become profitable ^[2]
• For comparison, "Deadpool & Wolverine" was an exceptional success:
• Generated $400 million in total profits ^[6]
• Earned $1.33 billion at the box office ^[6]
• Outperformed other recent superhero films like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ^[7]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

• The statement prematurely suggests profitability when the film is still in its theatrical run
• It oversimplifies the comparison with Deadpool & Wolverine, which was an extraordinary success that helped resurrect superhero cinema after a period of genre fatigue ^[7]
• While the 95% audience score suggests potential for sustained box office performance ^[3], the statement doesn't acknowledge the significant financial hurdles the film still needs to overcome