Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Dominates North American Box Office
Captain America: Brave New World , the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has stormed into theaters with a commanding box office performance. According to estimates released on Sunday by industry tracker Exhibitor Relations, the film is projected to amass a staggering $100 million (95.4 million euros) over the four-day holiday weekend, from Friday to Monday.
This marks the most impressive opening weekend of the year, solidifying the film’s position as a major cinematic event. The movie stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, taking over the mantle of Captain America from Chris Evans, who previously held the role in previous Avengers films. In this chapter, the iconic superhero finds himself at the center of an international conflict involving adamantium, a newly discovered precious metal. Alongside him stands Harrison Ford as the President of the United States, navigating the treacherous geopolitical landscape.
Trailing far behind is Paddington in Peru, which is estimated to earn $16 million (15.2 million euros) over the extended weekend. The sequel to the beloved family film sees the eponymous Peruvian bear embark on a heartwarming adventure in his native country, dressed in his signature blue duffle coat and red hat.
Last week’s box office topper, Dog Man, slips to third place with an estimated $12.3 million (11.5 million euros) in revenue. The DreamWorks and Universal animated film features a unique pairing of a police officer and his canine companion, who become fused into a hybrid creature known as Dog Man. Their mission: to apprehend the villainous cat, Petey, and restore peace to their city.
The darkly comedic horror film Heart Eyes, directed by Josh Ruben, follows closely behind with an estimated $11.1 million (10.5 million euros). The movie centers around a serial killer with heart-shaped eyes, adding a sinister twist to the genre.
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2, loosely based on a traditional legend, rounds out the top five with an estimated $8.5 million (8.1 million euros). This epic tale follows a rebellious young deity as he battles dragons and malevolent forces, becoming the first film to surpass $1 billion in revenue in a single market (China).
The remaining films in the top 10 include:
Mufasa: The Lion King($5 million)Back to Business($4.7 million)One of Them Days($3.1 million)Companion($2.1 million)Becoming Led Zeppelin($1.9 million)
Captain America: Brave New World has received positive reviews from critics, praising its action-packed sequences, engaging story, and Mackie’s charismatic performance as the new Captain America. The film is expected to maintain its strong momentum in the coming weeks, solidifying Marvel’s dominance at the box office.
