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Captain America: Brave New World marks a major commercial success for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If the film continues its reign at the box office, the franchise can safely remain the highest-grossing of all time, as per reports of Collider.
The Anthony Mackie-led film marks the 35th film from MCU and the second last film from its phase five. It crossed $100 million domestically on its four-day opening weekend and $192.4 million globally, per The Hollywood Reporter. The critical reception so far has been lukewarm. However, the 49% Tomatometer rating doesn't seem to have affected this new film's earnings.
The new Captain America film reigns supreme against its competitors, like the live-action adaptation of The Lion King or the US release of the third Paddington film. It has allowed Marvel to retain its title of being the most successful franchise of all time.
Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World had the biggest opening for a film in 2025 so far
Captain America: Brave New World offers a commercial boost to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to the THR reports, the Anthony Mackie-led film has earned $192.4 million globally across the four days of the long President's Day weekend. This marked the biggest opening for a film in 2025 to date.
Per Collider, the average global haul of MCU's films makes the franchise consistently successful, when compared to their production costs. Their report notes that the average success rate for the studio is exceptional. If Captain America: Brave New World continues to attract audiences, it can safely keep MCU at the top.
Notably, the new Captain America film has a B- CinemaScore rating, the lowest in Marvel franchise history. Besides that, it has received a 49% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes with scathing reviews from film critics.
The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes states,
"Anthony Mackie capably takes up Cap's mantle and shield, but Brave New World is too routine and overstuffed with uninteresting easter eggs to feel like a worthy standalone adventure for this new Avengers leader."
Regardless, the commercial success of Anthony Mackie's film appears unaffected.
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