Thunderbolts! Marvel's Summer Slam Dunk, More Electrifying Than My Cover Drives!

BOOM! The Thunder Rolls!

Alright guys settle down settle down! Virat Kohli here and I'm not talking about smashing sixes today. We're talking about *Thunderbolts*! This ain't cricket but even I know a good innings when I see one. $76 million domestic opening? That's like hitting a century in the first session! And $162.1 million globally? *Cheeku* approves! It’s like the whole world is chanting 'Kohli! Kohli!' but for a movie which is… well almost as good I guess. Almost.

The Comeback Kid: Marvel's Got Its Mojo Back?

Remember last year? *The Fall Guy* stumbling at the box office? Felt like watching India lose a crucial toss. But now Paul Dergarabedian from Comscore is saying May's shaping up to be one of the best on record. That's what I'm talking about! It's like hitting a match winning six after being down to your last wicket. The MCU had a bit of a wobble didn’t they? Post *Endgame* it felt like they were trying too hard to chase that high almost like trying to recreate *that* cover drive perfectly every time. Doesn't work that way lads. You gotta keep evolving keep innovating just like I do with my beard.

Deadpool and Wolverine? More Like Double Trouble Says Kohli

Shawn Robbins from Fandango says every franchise faces headwinds and tailwinds. True that! Just like facing Bumrah on a green top. But *Thunderbolts* is a victory lap. A well deserved one! They are saying *The Marvels* and *Captain America: Brave New World* underwhelmed but *Deadpool & Wolverine* overperformed. A little birdie told me that *Deadpool & Wolverine* is good. Let's see if it is as good as my cover drives! I'd be very surprised if it is though!

Junior Varsity? More Like Champions in the Making!

Now some folks are calling the *Thunderbolts* ensemble 'junior varsity'. Mate I started somewhere didn't I? They've clearly fired up the creative engine and that's what matters. Robbins is spot on – it's a reminder of what Marvel can do when they're on form. It's like when the team works together everyone contributes and you lift that trophy. Teamwork makes the dream work people!

Fresh Rating? That's Fresher Than My Protein Shake!

88% 'Fresh' on Rotten Tomatoes? A 94% rating from audiences? That’s some serious love! Even *I* get the odd troll now and then (usually about my fashion choices can you believe it?). But these numbers? They speak for themselves. It is also very humbling.

Long Term Playability: The Kohli of Movies?

Dergarabedian's saying this is just the beginning for *Thunderbolts* comparing it to *A Minecraft Movie* and *Sinners* with long term playability. I like that. I'm all about longevity! I'm not just here for a quick 50; I'm aiming for a Daddy Hundred just like *Thunderbolts* is aiming for box office domination. Time to see if they can deliver the goods consistently. The pressure is on *Thunderbolts* don't crack under it.