Captain America: Brave New World made a strong impact at the box office, raking in $40 million on its opening Friday, including $12 million from previews. This is an impressive start, surpassing the first-day earnings of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which earned $36.9 million.
As it stands, the film is projected to earn between $90 million and $96 million over the four-day Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend. This would mark one of the best openings for this holiday. Interestingly, the film received a B- CinemaScore from audiences, the lowest rating for any Marvel Cinematic Universe title.
Despite the mixed reviews, over 79% of viewers on Rotten Tomatoes gave it a favorable rating, indicating that many are enjoying it. Also, exit polls from PostTrak show solid feedback from audiences.
This Presidents Day weekend is significant as it aligns with the releases of major films like the original Deadpool, Black Panther, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which debuted with a whopping $120 million last year after a hefty preview night. For its part, Brave New World is expected to earn around $82 million to $83 million in its first three days, which means it could even exceed estimates and hit up to $98 million for the extended weekend.
The film appears to resonate particularly well with male viewers and is attracting a diverse audience. Internationally, Brave New World is set to launch globally, including in markets like China, Japan, and South Korea, with hopes of gathering around $100 million overseas.
Marvel Studios has been reassessing its approach after several films struggled, notably following The Marvels. However, with the huge success of Deadpool & Wolverine, which grossed over $1.3 billion, the studio feels optimistic. Captain America: Brave New World represents a fresh start as Anthony Mackie steps into the title role, taking over from Chris Evans. The production cost about $180 million, which is less than many previous Marvel blockbusters.
Unlike its predecessors, this film focuses more on grounded action and is free from the complexities of the multiverse, similar in style to The Winter Soldier.
Directed by Julius Onah, the film features Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who wants to recruit Captain America for a military role. However, Wilson finds himself entangled in a wider conspiracy that leads to a clash with Ross when he unexpectedly transforms into the Red Hulk.
Joining Mackie and Ford are Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres/Falcon, along with Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Rosa Salazar.
Captain America: Brave New World officially opens in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day, going head-to-head with StudioCanal’s new film in the Paddington series. The latter earned $600,000 in previews and made $5.1 million on its opening day, projecting to land between $16 million and $18 million.
This new Paddington film, developed by StudioCanal, carries a $90 million budget and is expected to do well internationally, especially in the U.K. and Australia. Meanwhile, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, another anticipated release, will premiere on Universal’s Peacock service in the U.S. but will have a theatrical showing overseas.
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