Marvel's 'Captain America' Poised for Record-Breaking Debut

Captain America: Brave New World surpasses expectations, raking in an estimated $100 million domestically during its Presidents Day weekend debut.

Comscore reports the latest Marvel Studios film grossed approximately $88.5 million across 4,105 theaters over the three-day period, projecting a four-day total of $100 million. Adding its impressive $92.4 million international haul, the film's global weekend box office is estimated at $192.4 million.

Deadline reveals the film's production budget was $180 million, with a break-even point estimated at $425 million globally.

This strong opening places Captain America: Brave New World as the fourth-highest-grossing Presidents Day release, trailing only three other superhero films: Black Panther ($242 million), Deadpool ($152 million), and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania ($120 million).

Despite mixed critical reception—IGN awarded it a 5/10, citing a lack of innovation and underwhelming plot despite strong performances from its cast—the film's success is significant. Its performance will be closely monitored to determine if it can reverse the recent downturn in Marvel Cinematic Universe box office returns (excluding last year's highly successful Deadpool & Wolverine). The film's success will be crucial in building momentum for upcoming releases, including Thunderbolts in May and The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.

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