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Directed by S.J. Clarkson and starring Dakota Johnson in the lead role, the upcoming Marvel filmMadame Webrevolves around Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who gets psychic abilities, and her efforts to safeguard three young women from the menacing Ezekiel Sims. Set within Sony’s Spider-Verse, it will be the first live-action superhero film to hit theaters in 2024 following a disappointing year for the genre.
And the odds don’t look good for the Dakota Johnson starrer as well, especially in light of early reviews following its Los Angeles premiere. Despite its relatively modest budget for a superhero movie, there’s still pervasive skepticism regarding its potential success at the box office.
Madame WebCost Less Than $100 Million to Produce
Madame Webis among some of the movies set to release under Sony’s Spider-Man Universe this year along with Aaron Taylor-Johnson’sKraven the Hunterand Tom Hardy’sVenom 3.However, the Dakota Johnson starrer has comparatively less production cost than the other two movies, which have reportedly been budgeted to over $100 million.
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According toVariety, the film has a budget of less than $100 million and it’s alsoreportedto cost $80 million before prints and advertising, positioning it as one of the more economical entries within the Spider-Man Universe. However, the modest budget for the film also raises concern as it puts the upcoming film alongside one of the biggest failures of Sony’s cinematic universe,Morbius.
While specific cast salaries remain undisclosed,Dakota Johnsonis anticipated to command the highest compensation. The film stars Dakota Johnson alongsideSydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott.
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Madame Web’sBox Office Projections Are Not Good
To make it at the box officeMadame Webis estimated to to earn around $200 million, a benchmark crucial for profitability. However, this figure pales in comparison to the remarkable performances of other movies under Sony Spider-Man Universe.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Versewas made on an estimated budget of $90 million and grossed over $380 million at the box office. Blockbuster films likeSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseandVenomhave grossed over $600 million and $800 million, despite budgets ranging from $100 to $150 million.
Considering these figures, even if the Dakota Johnson starrer manages to gross $200 million at the box office, it could still be considered disappointing for a Spider-Man Universe movie, and surpassing $200 million remains essential for it to be a financial success. However, current box office projections cast doubt on the film’s prospects.
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According to the box office tracking websiteBox Office Pro,Madame Webcould potentially record one of the lowest domestic opening weekends for a SonySpider-Manfilm and replaceMorbiusas the cinematic universe’s biggest failure.
It is projected to debut domestically with $25-$35 million in its opening weekend. And the total domestic box office gross is estimated to fall within $56-$101 million, potentially making it one of most significant box office failures of 2024 and Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.
Madame Webis set to release on June 03, 2025.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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