Captain America: Brave New World North America Box Office – Surpasses First Avenger Eyes $95M Weekend

Anthony Mackie’s first solo MCU outing secures a solid $40M on opening day, registering the 4th biggest Friday ever for February. The film now targets a $85M-$95M weekend haul.

February 17, 2025: Captain America: Brave New World Scores Strong Opening Day in North America

Marvel’s latest installment, Captain America: Brave New World, kicked off its box office run with a solid $40 million opening day in North America, including $12 million from previews. The film has managed to outperform Captain America: The First Avenger ($25.7M) and The Winter Soldier ($36.9M) on their respective opening days. However, it still trails behind Captain America: Civil War ($75.5M).

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4th Biggest Friday Ever for February

The film ranks 4th among the highest-grossing Fridays in February, only behind:

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• Black Panther – $75.9M
• Deadpool – $47.3M
• Ant-Man 3 – $46.4M

Additionally, it matches the numbers of Minions and sits at 52nd place in the all-time highest opening Fridays in North America.

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Projections for the Weekend Box Office

Initially expected to open between $80M-$85M, Brave New World is now projected to earn $85M-$95M for its opening weekend, depending on:

• Word-of-mouth impact
• Sunday’s holiday boost

Mixed Reception Could Impact Long-Term Performance

Despite a promising start, Captain America: Brave New World has received one of the lowest CinemaScore ratings for an MCU film with a B–, lower than Venom: The Last Dance and The Marvels. Critics’ reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are also mixed, suggesting that the film’s long-term success will rely heavily on audience reception and franchise loyalty.

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