‘Captain America: Brave New World’ soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend
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"Captain America: Brave New World" infused some blockbuster cash into the North American box office, bringing in $88.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Walt Disney Co. release is by far the biggest opener of 2025 and the company predicts it will hit $100 million domestically and $192.4 globally by the end of Monday’s Presidents’ Day holiday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
AI Summary
Main Idea: “Captain America: Brave New World” opened strong with $88.5 million in North American ticket sales, giving Anthony Mackie’s new version of Captain America a big start.
Key Points:
- Disney expects the film to reach $100 million domestically by the end of the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend.
- The movie is the biggest box office opener of 2025 so far and Marvel’s first major release since “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
- Even with weak reviews, audiences reacted better, giving it an 80% verified audience score and a CinemaScore of B-.
- Other top films included “Paddington in Peru” in second place, while overall box office sales were up 20% from last year.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Moviegoers may face higher ticket and concession costs, and Disney’s large marketing push can add to the pressure on household spending.
Positive Impact
Strong box office for Captain America: Brave New World may support theater jobs, local business traffic, and more studio spending on future films.
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