Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World had a solid weekend at the global box office, earning USD 11.5 million, bringing its total earnings to USD 388.6 million. With a 35% drop in earnings from the previous weekend, the Anthony Mackie-led superhero film has amassed USD 185.4 million domestically and USD 203.2 million internationally. Based on its current trajectory, the film is expected to cross the USD 400 million milestone this week.
Box Office Performance and Expectations
While Captain America: Brave New World continues to perform well, its box office run remains crucial for its financial success. The film, which had a budget of USD 118 million (excluding marketing costs), is expected to finish its theatrical run with a global total between USD 425 million and USD 450 million. This figure is vital for the film to break even. However, starting March 21, Brave New World will face stiff competition from Disney’s highly anticipated live-action Snow White remake, which stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. This competition could limit Brave New World’s reach in the coming weeks.
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Sam Wilson Takes Up the Mantle
In Captain America: Brave New World, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson steps into the role of Captain America, succeeding Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers. The film focuses on Wilson’s challenges as he navigates the transition to the iconic superhero while managing a high-stakes geopolitical crisis. The film features returning characters like Danny Ramirez as the new Falcon, Joaquin Torres, and Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley. Liv Tyler also reprises her role as Betty Ross, while Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut as President Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross. The movie also introduces new global adversaries who challenge Wilson’s abilities as the new shield-wielding hero.
A Solid Box Office Run Amid Competition
Despite facing competition from other new releases like Novocaine and Black Bag, Captain America: Brave New World has shown resilience at the box office. The film’s ability to maintain a steady performance through its second weekend highlights its staying power, and it will need to sustain this momentum for a few more weeks to reach its break-even point.
Though its box office performance may be more gradual compared to previous Marvel films, Brave New World has already outpaced the debut installment, The First Avenger, proving that Marvel’s decision to hand the mantle of Captain America to Sam Wilson has resonated with audiences. As the film continues to explore new narrative territory, it seems poised to solidify its place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
