Captain America Brave New World Boosts North American Box Office
Marvel’s Latest Hit Captain America Brave New World Shines at the Box Office
Marvel’s latest hit, Captain America: Brave New World, has made a huge splash at the box office, earning $88.5 million over its opening weekend. Disney is expecting the total to reach $100 million domestically and $192.4 million worldwide by the end of the Presidents’ Day holiday.
A New Era for Brave New World and Captain America
This new Captain America film, Brave New World, marks a big change for the franchise, with Anthony Mackie stepping into the iconic role, taking over from Chris Evans, who played the character for nearly a decade. Even though the movie received mixed reviews from critics, with a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences seemed to enjoy it much more. The film earned an 80% audience score and a B- CinemaScore, showing that people were still excited about this new chapter in the Marvel universe.
Strong Performance for Brave New World Despite Challenges
The movie had a $180 million budget, which puts its performance somewhere in the middle of other Marvel films. It’s now the biggest opening of 2025, beating the previous leader, Dog Man, which made $36 million. Looking ahead, Marvel fans can expect more exciting releases like Thunderbolts (May 2025) and The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 2025).
Box Office Highlights: Other Top Performers
While Captain America: Brave New World took the top spot, there were other notable performers at the box office this weekend:
- Paddington in Peru earned $13 million
- Heart Eyes made $10 million
- Dog Man brought in $9.7 million
- Ne Zha 2 earned $7.2 million
The Box Office Sees Positive Growth
All in all, this
year’s box office is already showing positive growth, with overall sales up 20% from last year. The movie industry seems to be in a strong position, and with more major films lined up for the coming months, it looks like the rest of 2025 will be a thrilling ride for moviegoers.
