Sony’s “Morbius” is shaping up to be neither a big box office hit or a major bomb after its $39 million opening weekend; but either way, the coming weeks for Jared Leto’s comic book vampire film likely won’t have any major ramifications for Sony’s plans with Marvel.
Though “Morbius” was one of many films delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it faces a much lower break-even point than its Marvel brethren with a reported budget of $75 million. With $84 million grossed worldwide this weekend, it’s in position to become slightly profitable.
“You can’t hit a ‘Spider-Man’ home run every time you come up to bat.