Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” can claim the biggest opening weekend so far this year after raking in USD$40 million across Friday and preview screenings from 4,105 locations.
It also keeps “Brave New World” on track with projections for a four-day opening north of $90 million through the extended Presidents Day holiday frame.
In this entry, Anthony Mackie takes over the mantle from Chris Evans, whose Marvel character Steve Rogers hasn’t been seen since 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.”
At a production budget of $180 million, plus global marketing costs, the true success of “Brave New World” will be measured by how it holds in the coming weeks.
Along with Mackie taking up the stars and stripes, this fourth “Captain America” installment also sees Harrison Ford taking over the role of General “Thunderbolt” Ross, now sworn in as the President of the United States despite some shady history.
Sony’s release of “Paddington in Peru” is voyaging to second place in its opening.
The Brit bear’s latest adventure earned $5.1 million across Friday and previews in 3,890 theaters.
Third place will be Universal’s “Dog Man,” which fetched another $2.7 million on Friday.
Source: Variety.com
