Marvel’s latest spin-off “Madame Web” experienced a less-than-stellar debut weekend, marking another significant misstep in the studio’s woke cinematic universe.
The Sony/Marvel co-production, which introduced audiences to a new female superhero, grossed a modest $15.3 million over its opening weekend, a figure that fell short of expectations for a project with an estimated budget of $80 million.
Critics and audiences alike have been quick to express their disappointment, with the film receiving a mere 13% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a score even lower than Sony’s previous effort, Morbius, which managed a 15% rating according to Deadline.
The critical panning was mirrored by a lukewarm reception from moviegoers, evidenced by a C+ CinemaScore rating, suggesting the film’s fortunes in the coming weeks is unlikely to improve. The film’s performance was a stark contrast to the weekend’s other major release, Bob Marley: One Love.
It seems the old adage “go woke, go broke” might just have found its latest poster child. For Marvel and Sony, the challenge will be to reassess their strategy for introducing new films to the big screen.
REACTIONS:
This is the funniest Madame web review I have seen 😂 pic.twitter.com/xVBdQ6QdOc
— Ayman (@GuyWhoConquers) February 17, 2024
Stay safe out there everyone.. so i had 2 tickets for the Madame Web movie in my car and someone broke in and left 4 more pic.twitter.com/agTxbbwhJp
— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) February 15, 2024
Sony looking at the box office for Madame Web: pic.twitter.com/mRFxe6EoJZ
— 🐰 goofyrabbit 🍉 (@goofyrabbitt) February 16, 2024
how you all sound leaving screenings of madame web pic.twitter.com/Ngx0fkTEIk
— joe muad’dib (@hackermanjoe) February 15, 2024
Context: Madame Web reused a shot from Spider-Man 2 (2004). The photo on the left is from Madame Web, the clip on the right is from Spider-Man 2 https://t.co/I0L3Oi8jTm pic.twitter.com/rWIOeJerIB
— Tom Smith (@Tom_Smith717) February 16, 2024