Black Widow” that much more of a crucial bellwether for the overall financial health of the genre. The Disney film, starring Scarlett Johansson in her (likely) final performance as Natasha Romanoff, was the first movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to open in theaters in two years.
At the same time, Disney Plus subscribers could rent the movie for $30, a first for the MCU. It seemed like a no brainer that “Black Widow” would be a hit.
After all, Marvel has yet to misstep at the box office. And yet, in a theatrical landscape still grappling with the pandemic, anything is possible.
By Saturday, the film’s financial outlook appeared to be bright. “Black Widow” had pulled in a mighty $39.5 million on Friday, putting the film on track to.
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