Captain America: Brave New World Nears $300M Worldwide Despite Sharp Declines-Mints Big Profits

MCU’s latest installment struggles at the box office but still surpasses its hefty $180M budget by 60%.

February 26, 2025: Captain America: Brave New World Box Office Report

Marvel’s latest release, Captain America: Brave New World, has faced a steep decline in its second weekend, yet it is on track to cross the $300 million milestone globally. Starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford, the film saw a 68.3% drop in the US and a 61.8% decline internationally, signaling a sluggish run despite a strong start.

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Box Office Breakdown:

💰 US Box Office (Total): $141.17 million
🌍 International Box Office (Total): $148.36 million
📊 Worldwide Gross: $289.54 million

The film managed to stay at #1 in North America despite a disappointing $28.2 million second-weekend haul across 4,105 theaters. Internationally, it earned $35.3 million over the weekend, bringing its total overseas earnings to $148.36 million across 53 markets.

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Challenges and Criticism

Marvel Studios has been struggling with box office performance in recent years, and Captain America 4 was no exception. Factors contributing to its underwhelming numbers include:

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• Reshoots and production issues, which raised skepticism among fans.
• Revealing Red Hulk (Harrison Ford) in trailers, potentially diminishing excitement.
• Mixed audience reception, leading to a weaker word-of-mouth impact.

Despite these hurdles, the film has still exceeded its $180 million budget by 60.8%, proving that Marvel’s brand power remains strong.

What’s Next?

With the film approaching the $300 million mark, the real test will be its third-week retention. If the decline continues, breaking even after marketing costs may be a challenge. However, if international markets hold steady, Captain America: Brave New World could finish around $350M-$375M worldwide.

With MCU’s future projects under scrutiny, this performance will influence decisions on upcoming Marvel films and their budgets.

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