Marvel's Thunderbolts* opened in theaters with a Thursday box office of $11.5 million, slightly below Captain America: Brave New World's $12 million. Despite initial projections of $11 million, Thunderbolts* outperformed and surpassed pandemic-era releases like Shang-Chi and Eternals. The film is expected to have a domestic opening of $70-75 million and $175 million globally, with positive word of mouth potentially boosting its performance over the weekend. With a lack of direct competition in the coming weeks, Thunderbolts* has the opportunity for a successful box office run, crucial for Marvel given the investment in the film.