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Marvel Renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ After Box Office Struggles — Was This Always The Plan?

Marvel Renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ After Box Office Struggles — Was This Always The Plan?

In one of the strangest pivots in Marvel Studios history, the company has begun actively rebranding its latest film Thunderbolts as The New Avengers—after the film has already opened in theaters. While no official title change has appeared in theater listings yet, Marvel has launched a coordinated promotional campaign referring to the film by its new moniker, signaling a dramatic shift in branding strategy.

New Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie Replaces Beloved Voice Cast Over Race According to Casting Director

New Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie Replaces Beloved Voice Cast Over Race According to Casting Director

Paramount and Avatar Studios are catching serious heat this week after confirmation emerged that the upcoming animated sequel film The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender is replacing the original beloved voice cast—not because the actors retired or passed on the roles, but over their race. This, according to the film’s casting director, is because they no longer align with the fictional animated characters’ ethnic backgrounds.

Marvel Renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ After Box Office Struggles — Was This Always The Plan?

Thunderbolts Opens to $76 Million at the Domestic Box Office, Landing Squarely Among Marvel’s Flops

The summer movie season has officially begun, and Marvel Studios is once again finding itself in the uncomfortable position of managing expectations. Thunderbolts, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, earned $76 million in its opening domestic weekend box office—enough to claim the number one spot, but not enough to escape comparisons to the studio’s most notable misfires.

Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Shifts the Blame Away From Himself Again as MCU Flops Become Undeniable

Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Shifts the Blame Away From Himself Again as MCU Flops Become Undeniable

Kevin Feige, long hailed as the mastermind behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is now facing the harsh reality of a franchise in freefall. And instead of taking accountability, Feige is quietly trying to shift the blame anywhere he can—to Disney, to streaming, even to the fans. A new Wall Street Journal profile, conveniently dropped the same week Thunderbolts collapsed at the box office with a $76 million opening, reveals a series of revealing admissions and insider accounts that suggest the architect of the MCU is working overtime to distance himself from Marvel’s recent failures.

Trump Slaps 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Hollywood Films in Push to Bring Film Industry Back Home

Trump Slaps 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Hollywood Films in Push to Bring Film Industry Back Home

In a surprise announcement Sunday night, President Donald Trump revealed a sweeping new policy: 100% tariffs on all movies produced outside the United States. These Hollywood tariffs are part of his broader plan to revive American film production, which he says has been steadily drained by international competition and foreign incentives.

Marvel Renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ After Box Office Struggles — Was This Always The Plan?

Thunderbolts Opening Weekend Box Office a Major Eternals-Level Flop for Marvel Despite Strong Reviews — Is There No Hope Left for Disney’s MCU?

Marvel Studios is staring down yet another grim milestone. As Thunderbolts begins its theatrical run, domestic box office projections place the film’s opening weekend between $70 and $75 million. On paper, that might sound respectable—but in the context of Marvel’s recent track record, it paints a very different picture.