Madame Web, aka The Amazing Spider M’am, looks like it’s gonna bomb HARD at the box office. It’s tracking less than Morbius, which in itself was a massive box-office failure. Will this spell the end of the Sony Spider-Man Villainverse?
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In the ever-twisting web of superhero box office predictions, “Madame Web,” Sony’s latest Spider-Man spin-off film, is entangled in a sticky situation. Early box office tracking forecasts suggest the movie is set to open with a less-than-stellar performance, potentially even underperforming Jared Leto’s “Morbius,” which itself was a box office letdown. This news is sending shockwaves through the Sony Spider-Man Universe (SSU), raising questions about the future of the franchise.
Box Office Pro predicts that “Madame Web” will rake in between $25 million and $35 million in its opening weekend, with a total domestic gross estimated between $56 million and $101 million. For context, “Morbius” bagged $39 million on its debut weekend, ultimately amassing $74.8 million domestically and $162.7 million globally. Compared to other SSU films like “Venom” (2018), which grossed $213.5 million domestically and a whopping $856 million worldwide, and its sequel, “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” (2021), with a $213 million domestic haul and $501.5 million globally, “Madame Web’s” predicted figures seem paltry.
“Madame Web” appears to be tangled in a web of challenges. The film, starring Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, and Tahar Rahim, offers an origin story for one of Marvel’s more enigmatic heroines. Directed by S.J. Clarkson, it tells the tale of Cassandra Webb, a Manhattan paramedic with possible clairvoyant powers, and her involvement with three young women destined for greatness.
However, the film’s appeal is hampered by its focus on a relatively obscure Spider-Man character, lack of Spider-Man or Venom, and a perceived push of feminist ideology, which some audiences may find off-putting. Moreover, the film’s reported $80 million production budget means it needs to cross the $200 million mark globally to break even, a feat looking increasingly unlikely given the current tracking figures.
Should “Madame Web” fail to swing up to financial success, it could have dire implications for Sony’s plans with the Spider-Man Universe. With the SSU already struggling to find its footing post-“Morbius,” another commercial disappointment might force Sony to reconsider its strategy. Rumors suggest future solo film projects based on Doctor Octopus and Mysterio, but the fate of these and other potential ventures may hinge on “Madame Web’s” performance.
The superhero genre is no stranger to highs and lows, and “Madame Web” is a testament to the unpredictable nature of box office success. As it stands, Sony’s latest venture into the Spider-Man Universe is web-slinging towards a challenging release. Fans and industry analysts alike will be watching closely to see if “Madame Web” can defy expectations or if it will indeed signal a troubling trend for the Sony Spider-Man Villainverse. Only time will tell if this web will hold or unravel.
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