Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Defies Box Office Odds

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 impresses both fans and reviewers.

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Only a 48.9% dip in the second weekend box office set a new record.

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Establishes a new benchmark for the best second weekend for a Marvel Studios sequel.

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Since Black Panther in 2018, the lowest decline for an MCU film has been Black Panther.

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One of only five MCU films to have a second weekend decrease of less than 50%.

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Guardians 3 increases faith in the franchise's longevity.

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The departure of James Gunn to DC does not threaten the MCU's success.

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With planned sequels, Marvel Studios is primed for ongoing success.

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Guardians 3 lays the framework for the MCU to have yet another successful run.

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