The recent success of Deadpool & Wolverine at the box office has led many to believe that the MCU is back in full force. However, it has also brought attention to the fact that only a handful of heroes have managed to reach the highly coveted $1 billion mark.
During a discussion on Reddit, a fan pointed out that there are only six Marvel characters who have each earned over a billion dollars in their respective movies. These characters are Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and Deadpool.
Out of the eleven MCU titles that have grossed over $1 billion dollars, six of them are represented by these six characters. The remaining four titles are all Avengers crossover films: The Avengers, Age of Ultron, Infinity War, and Endgame.
| Movie | Budget | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Man 3 | $200,000,000 | $1,215,392,272 |
| Captain America: Civil War | $250,000,000 | $1,151,899,586 |
| Black Panther | $200,000,000 | $1,334,157,082 |
| Captain Marvel | $175,000,000 | $1,129,576,094 |
| Spider-Man: Far From Home | $160,000,000 | $1,132,937,929 |
| Spider-Man: No Way Home | $200,000,000 | $1,908,532,719 |
| Deadpool & Wolverine | $200,000,000 | $1,047,356,036 |
There are some unexpected results here. It is intriguing to note the success of Civil War, especially when compared to the first film in that trilogy, The First Avenger, which is one of the MCU’s lowest-grossing films at $370,569,776. Only The Marvels and The Incredible Hulk fared worse.
Despite the negative reception surrounding Captain Marvel, many Redditors in the thread were surprised to see it on the list, with one commenter stating, “I never realized it reached the billion mark.”The movie’s release before Avengers: Endgame on the MCU schedule undoubtedly contributed to its success.
Some were taken aback by the exclusion of certain favorites from the list. One notable example is Guardians of the Galaxy, especially considering the positive reception of the franchise. However, its top-performing installment, 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, falls considerably short with a box office of $869,087,963.
Moreover, Spider-Man holds the distinction of being the only character to achieve two solo films that grossed over $1 billion, accumulating a total of $3,041,470,648. Not only has Spider-Man been a major success in the MCU, but the character has also garnered significant popularity overseas, especially among Japanese viewers.
Despite the specific breakdown of numbers, it is clear that the strength of the MCU remains unwavering. Upcoming releases such as Captain America: Brave New World and a new Spider-Man installment suggest that the reign of billion-dollar MCU films is far from over.
While anticipating the next MCU blockbuster, you have the option to catch up on the top MCU films, discover all the Deadpool 3 cameos, explore the latest streaming movies for this month, or stay updated on the upcoming releases on Disney+.
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