'Captain America' Surges Past $200M at Global Box Office

Captain America: Brave New World's box office performance is raising concerns. While it's nearing $300 million globally, a significant 68% drop in domestic revenue during its second weekend threatens its profitability.

According to Deadline, the film's $180 million production budget necessitates a $425 million global gross to break even. Its strong Presidents Day weekend opening ($100 million domestically) was followed by a considerably weaker second weekend ($28.2 million domestically), mirroring the disappointing performance of 2023's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which ultimately failed to recoup its costs.

After two weekends, the film has grossed approximately $289.4 million globally ($141.2 million domestic and $148.2 million international), adding $63.5 million worldwide in its second weekend. While currently the biggest 2025 theatrical release, the steep drop is concerning. Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian noted to Variety that this significant decline reflects less audience enthusiasm than typically seen with Marvel films, suggesting a "new normal" for the franchise. Deadline projects a final global gross of around $450 million.

The film's launch coincided with generally unfavorable reviews; IGN's review awarded it a 5/10, criticizing its lack of originality and impact despite strong performances from the cast.

Marvel Studios and Disney are hoping for a substantial rebound to counteract the recent underperformance of MCU films (excluding last year's successful Deadpool & Wolverine), building momentum for upcoming releases like Thunderbolts in May and The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.