Summary
- Disney's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a rare success in a year of disappointing big-budget releases, highlighting a wider problem in the blockbuster landscape.
- The film's strong box office returns and critical reception make it a win for the MCU, but they also underscore the excessive trend of ballooning production budgets.
- Out of all the 2023 movies with budgets over $200 million, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the only one that turned a profit, revealing the need for studios to reevaluate their strategy.