Promising opening day at the box office for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
“Captain America: Brave New World” had a strong February 14, 2025, opening day, raking in $40 million at the box office. This long-awaited and latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) featuring Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, met pre-release projections and set the stage for a promising opening weekend.
Despite mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with a 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a B- CinemaScore, the film’s initial performance indicates solid interest from Marvel fans.
The movie’s opening day success is crucial for its overall box office performance, especially given its $180 million production budget. The film’s ability to maintain momentum in the coming weeks will determine its long-term success. “Captain America: Brave New World” is projected to earn around $94 million over the four-day Presidents’ Day weekend.
Also starring in “Captain America: Brave New World,” is Harrison Ford who takes on the role of President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross., a character role previously portrayed by the late William Hurt in earlier Marvel films.
In this movie, Ross is not only the President of the United States but also harbors a significant secret as the Red Hulk. His character is involved in complex dynamics, including teaming up with Captain America and attempting to reconcile with his daughter.
Also appearing in the film:
- Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier), played by Sebastian Stan, with a significant cameo supporting Sam Wilson and engaging in a heart-to-heart with Sam discussing the challenges of being Captain America;
- Joaquin Torres (the new Falcon), portrayed by Danny Ramirez;
- Betty Ross, portrayed by Liv Tyler, who makes a surprising return after her last appearance in “The Incredible Hulk” (2008).
Synopsis:
In “Captain America: Brave New World,” Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: Brave New World” stars Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford. The film is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore. Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serve as executive producers. The screenplay is by Rob Edwards and Malcolm Spellman & Dalan Musso and Julius Onah & Peter Glanz, with story by Rob Edwards and Malcolm Spellman & Dalan Musson.
Check out the official trailer for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ below.
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(Sources: MSN, TheWrap, Variety, Disney+, The Walt Disney Company, Deadline)
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