Captain America: Brave New World Dominates Box Office Debut
Marvel's "Captain America: Brave New World" has claimed the biggest opening weekend of the year with an impressive $40 million take from 4,105 locations, surpassing the $36 million debut of Universal's "Dog Man."
The film, the 34th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has projections for a four-day opening of over $90 million during the extended Presidents Day holiday frame.
"Brave New World" marks the solo debut of Anthony Mackie as Captain America, taking over the mantle from Chris Evans. The film also introduces Harrison Ford as General "Thunderbolt" Ross, now sworn in as the President of the United States.
Despite mixed reviews, the film's franchise-worst B- grade from Cinema Score is a concern, indicating a potential lack of strong word-of-mouth.
Paddington in Peru Lands Second Place
Sony's "Paddington in Peru" has voyaged to second place in its opening with a $5.1 million take from 3,890 theaters. The film, part of the critically acclaimed "Paddington" franchise, is projected to earn $17 million over the four-day frame.
Other Notable Performers
* "Dog Man" (Universal): $2.7 million, projecting $10.2 million for the three-day frame
* "Heart Eyes" (Sony): $4.9 million, projecting $10.5 million for the three-day frame
* "Ne Zha 2" (Animated Chinese fantasy): $3.1 million, impressive showing for a niche Western audience