admin “Captain America: Brave New World” has injected significant cash into the North American box office. The movie earned $88.5 million over the weekend and is expected to hit $100 million domestically by Monday. It also grossed $192.4 million globally, marking the biggest opener of 2025. The film has played in 4,105 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Despite poor reviews, the movie’s audience response has been positive. It currently holds a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes but an 80% verified audience score. Men made up 63% of the opening weekend audience.
The film’s success is significant considering the mixed reviews. Critics called it a “highly processed, empty calorie, regret-later candy.” Still, superhero movies often perform well despite criticism. “Brave New World” represents a major shift for the “Captain America” brand. Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson officially takes over as the new Captain America, following Chris Evans’ decade-long portrayal. Harrison Ford plays the U.S. President, who transforms into Red Hulk, adding to the film’s star power.
“Brave New World” has earned the title of biggest opening for 2025, surpassing the previous leader, “Dog Man,” which debuted with $36 million. However, the opening remains in the mid-range for MCU films. Its reported production cost was $180 million, excluding marketing and promotion expenses. The movie sits between “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Thor: The Dark World” in terms of box office performance.
Marvel is gearing up for an exciting year. “Brave New World” is the first of three major releases in 2025. The upcoming “Thunderbolts” and “Fantastic Four: First Steps” are set to hit theaters later in the year. Despite recent superhero movie struggles, audiences remain eager to watch these films on the big screen.
Other notable films in the box office included “Paddington in Peru,” which earned $13 million. The movie, part of the beloved franchise, made its North American debut after performing well overseas. It should gross $16 million by Monday. Sony’s “Heart Eyes” earned $10 million, while “Dog Man” took fourth place with $9.7 million. “Ne Zha 2” rounded out the top five, earning $7.2 million in North America.
The box office is up 20% from last year, with new releases like “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” performing well internationally. The release strategy of skipping U.S. theaters for streaming in favor of international success proves effective, grossing an impressive $32.3 million across 70 territories. This solidifies the continued popularity of family-friendly and superhero films.
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