The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest release, ‘Thunderbolts*’, is making waves at the box office. On its first Tuesday, the film pulled in a strong $7.6 million domestically. That’s a 48% leap from its Monday earnings, setting a new high for the biggest Monday-to-Tuesday jump in MCU history. This achievement stands out, especially for a movie featuring a team of lesser-known antiheroes.

Directed by Jake Schreier, ‘Thunderbolts*’ brings together a gritty ensemble led by Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, alongside Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, and others like Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen. The story follows these misfits, caught in a deadly trap, forced to team up for a high-stakes mission. Its fresh take, blending dark humor with grounded action, has resonated with audiences, earning an ‘A-’ CinemaScore and a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

To put this in context, I looked at other MCU films and their first Tuesday jumps.