What kind of staying power will “Thunderbolts” have at the box office?

That’s the big question after the film’s second weekend, where “Thunderbolts” collected $34 million overseas and $67.1 million globally. So far, “Thunderbolts” is persisting far better than recent Marvel Cinematic Universe titles like “Captain America: Brave New World,” “The Marvels” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” all of which slid significantly in subsequent outings and failed to get out of the red. Still, “Thunderbolts” carries a hefty $180 million production budget, not including at least $100 million in marketing expenses. Since theater owners get to keep half of ticket sales, “Thunderbolts” needs a long life in theaters to justify its price tag.

“Thunderbolts” has enjoyed far better reviews and word-of-mouth compared to those comic book installments, which analysts believe will help the movie stick around on the big screen. It won’t face direct competition until “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning...