Marvel’s Latest Installment Sees Major Drop in Second Weekend Earnings
February 24, 2025: Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World has crossed $289.4 million worldwide, but the superhero flick is facing a steep decline at the box office. The film, starring Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, grossed $28.2 million domestically in its second weekend, bringing its North American total to $141.2 million. Overseas, it added $35.3 million, pushing its international haul to $148.2 million.
Steep Box Office Drop for MCU’s Latest
Despite a strong start, Brave New World witnessed one of the biggest second-weekend drops in MCU history:
📉 Second-Weekend Decline: 67%
📉 Third-Largest Drop in MCU History, behind:
- The Marvels (-78%)
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (-69%)
IMAX Performance
Despite the drop, the film performed well in IMAX, collecting $23.3 million worldwide:
💰 Domestic IMAX Earnings: $13.2M
💰 International IMAX Earnings: $10.2M
Critical Reception & Audience Response
The film has received mixed reviews, with audiences and critics divided:
⭐ IMDb: 6.1/10
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: 48%
📊 Metacritic: 42%
🎭 CinemaScore: B-
Cast & Plot
Directed by Julius Onah, Captain America: Brave New World follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) stepping into his new role as Captain America, facing political intrigue and an assassination attempt orchestrated by a new villain. The film stars:
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America
- Danny Ramirez as Joaquín Torres / Falcon
- Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns / Leader
- Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus Ross
- Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
- Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley
- Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph / Sabra
- Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder
What’s Next for ‘Brave New World’?
While the film remains one of February’s biggest releases, its box office trajectory suggests it may struggle to cross the $400 million mark globally. With mixed audience reactions and declining weekend earnings, Brave New World may face tough competition from upcoming releases.
Marvel Studios has already announced the VOD release date, which may help the film gain traction among home audiences.
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