The MCU hasn’t had the consistency it used to have during the Infinity Saga.

It has had several hits sinceAvengers: Endgame, includingSpider-Man: No Way HomeandGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.

Thunderbolts*has high expectations, especially since Marvel only has this andFantastic FourbeforeAvengers: Doomsday.

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The studio needs to drum up excitement before the next massive crossover event.

Marvel has been producing many projects at this cost, perhaps even higher.

For example,Brave New Worldcost around $180 million.

Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) in Thunderbolts, with a rain of dollar bills in the background and popcorn

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Brave New WorldandThe Marvelshad mixed reactions, leading to massive drops in their second weekends.

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Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Florence Pugh as Yelena and Wyatt Russell as John Walker Looking Around A Wall In Thunderbolts

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Headshot Of Sebastian Stan In The A Different Man at the 74th Berlin Film Festival.

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