Captain America: Brave New World is nearing $300 million globally, but a significant 68% drop in domestic revenue during its second weekend casts doubt on its ability to break even. Deadline reports a $180 million production budget and a break-even point around $425 million. While the film exceeded expectations with a $100 million domestic opening weekend (Presidents Day), its second weekend's $28.2 million gross mirrors the steep decline of 2023's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which ultimately failed to recoup its costs.
After two weekends, Captain America: Brave New World has grossed an estimated $289.4 million worldwide ($141.2 million domestically and $148.2 million internationally), adding $63.5 million in its second weekend (Comscore). Despite being the biggest 2025 theatrical release so far, the substantial drop was unexpected, given the lack of competing blockbusters. Comscore senior analyst Paul Dergarabedian noted to Variety that this significant second-weekend drop reflects less audience enthusiasm than typically seen with Marvel films, suggesting a "new normal" for the franchise. Deadline projects a final global gross of approximately $450 million.
The film's launch coincided with mixed critical reception; IGN's review awarded it a 5/10, criticizing its lack of originality and ultimately underwhelming experience despite strong performances from Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, and Carl Lumbly.
Marvel Studios and Disney will be hoping for a strong box office rebound to reverse the recent trend of underperforming MCU films (excluding last year's successful Deadpool & Wolverine), building momentum for Thunderbolts in May and The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.
