'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' debuts with $114 million in ticket sale

By Naveen May 08, 2023

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" has made an impressive debut at the box office with $114 million in North America and $168 million internationally, giving it a $282 million global debut.

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Some analysts speculate that the high opening weekend numbers might be a result of superhero fatigue rather than the movie's specific characters.

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The debut of "Vol. 3" marks the beginning of the summer movie season, which typically accounts for 40% of a year's box office.

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"Vol. 3" is the final chapter of the space misfits' story and features a returning cast, including Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña.

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James Gunn directed "Vol. 3" and it is his last Marvel movie before he moves to DC Studios.

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Reviews for "Vol. 3" have been mostly positive but more divided than previous installments.

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The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise has been successful for Marvel, with the first two movies grossing over $1.6 billion worldwide.

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The success of "Vol. 3" is a positive sign for the box office as it marks the beginning of the summer movie season.

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