The Marvels is currently playing in theaters, but it is not generating enough revenue to cover its production costs and make a profit. Below are the details of the latest MCU film's budget.
Starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani, The Marvels brings together superheroes from Captain Marvel, WandaVision, Ms. Marvel, and Secret Invasion, seamlessly continuing their respective storylines.
Below are the specifics regarding the film's financial allocation...
The Marvels budget: How much did it cost?
According to Variety, The Marvels “cost roughly $220 million to produce and $100 million to promote the film to audiences across the globe.”
The Marvels, listed on the movie's Wikipedia page, has a net cost of $219.8 million and a gross cost of $274.8 million. This places it perfectly between the budgets of two other Marvel movies released this year: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania ($200 million) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($250 million).
What is The Marvels about?
The Marvels had a dismal start during its opening weekend, managing to only generate $47 million in domestic box office sales and $63 million globally, resulting in a worldwide total of $110 million. This unfortunate performance marks the lowest debut ever for a movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The official synopsis of the movie goes as follows: After defeating the oppressive Kree and seeking vengeance on the Supreme Intelligence, Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, inadvertently becomes responsible for the repercussions of a universe in chaos.
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Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), I was eagerly anticipating the release of The Marvels. However, after reading about its disappointing box office performance, I can't help but feel a sense of concern for the future of the MCU. The Marvels' budget was reportedly around $220 million, making it one of the most expensive MCU movies to date.
Despite this significant investment, the film only managed to gross $110 million worldwide during its opening weekend, marking the lowest debut ever for an MCU movie. This underperformance raises questions about the MCU's ability to continue delivering successful films on a consistent basis. While I understand that the film industry is a risky business and that not every movie can be a blockbuster, I can't help but feel disappointed by The Marvels' performance. I hope that future MCU movies will be able to recapture the magic that made the franchise so popular in the first place.
