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Who would have expected that Marvel Studios’Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, one of the least popular movies of 2022, would emerge as the highest-earning MCU film to date? The Benedict Cumberbatch-led movie bestedBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverandThor: Love and Thunderin terms of profit.
As perThe Direct, for the previous year’s roster of superhero films,Doctor Strange 2earned a whopping $955.7 million, followed byBlack Panther 2with $859 million, and lastly,Thor 4with $760.9 million.
The revenue recordsDoctor Strange 2with $780 million,Thor 4with $650 million, andBlack Panther 2with $750 million. The cost of production for each film showedDoctor Strange 2with $496 million, whileThor 4spent $547 million, andBlack Panther 2with $491 million.
Summing up,Doctor Strange 2had a profit of $284 million, whileThor 4earned $103 million andBlack Panther 2made $259 million.
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Doctor Strange 2Was MCU’s Biggest Profit-Earning Project of 2022
It’s no secret that many studios suffered financially during the pandemic, and Marvel Studios proved to be one of the highly affected enterprises with several projects already set to be released in theaters.
Black Widow,Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, andThe Eternalshad to endure the wrath of the plague. The curse was finally broken in December 2021 when Tom Holland’sSpider-Man: No Way Homefinally landed in theaters.
Doctor Strange 2was so close to hitting the $1 billion mark, and despite fans feeling a bit disappointed with the sequel, as it did not live up to the hype and success of the original 2016 movie, the figures were a testament that the public terribly missed the cinema experience. With an aggregate score of 74% for critics and 83% for fans on Rotten Tomatoes, the ratings were slightly better thanThor 4with 63% for critics and 77% for the audience.
The firstDoctor Strangefilm earned $677 million at the worldwide box office and mesmerized viewers with its stunning cinematography, hyper-realistic visual effects, and overall storyline.
The sequel evidently outdid its predecessor, and it introduced new as well as old familiar faces to the audiences:Elizabeth Olsenas Scarlet Witch, Lashana Lynch as Captain Marvel, Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer, Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, and John Krasinski as Reed Richards in a cameo appearance.
Although many criticized the MCU and concluded that it is coming to its end because of the viewers’ decline in interest afterAvengers: Endgame, the numbers still prove that they are commercial hits.
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Will There BeDoctor Strange 3?
TheDoctor Strangefranchise is reportedly prepping for a third installment. Marvel Studios previously added the untitled threequel to its timetable, and while the project has not been officially announced, fans can expect that it will introduce more mind-bending spells and complex narratives.
Seeing the box office result ofDoctor Strange 2, there is no reason for Marvel Studios not to give the go signal for the third installment. As long asBenedict Cumberbatchis enthusiastic to reprise his role, it is only a matter of time before the trilogy happens.
On the other hand, Marvel Studios evidently outdid DC in terms of profit for the year 2022. The rival company had two major movies that came out: Robert Pattinson’sThe Batmanand Dwayne Johnson’sBlack Adam. The latter emerged as a less hit for DC movies and somehow struggled to perform at the box office during the course of its theatrical run.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis available to stream via Disney+.
Source:The Direct
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Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
