Box Office: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Aims for $95 Million Opening Over President’s Day Weekend

Marvel's new Captain America film anticipates a strong $95M opening amid a struggling superhero genre.

: Marvel’s "Captain America: Brave New World" aims for an impressive $95 million debut over President’s Day weekend, playing in 4,100 theaters across North America. Internationally, the film could bring in another $110 million but faces competition from China's "Ne Zha 2," which has grossed $1.1 billion. Directed by Julius Onah, this installment is expected to eclipse other recent MCU films like "Eternals" and "The Marvels" domestically. "Paddington in Peru" also opens, targeting $15 to $17 million domestically, with positive reception abroad.

Marvel's latest cinematic release, "Captain America: Brave New World," seeks to capture a $95 million box office performance over President's Day weekend. The film, featuring Anthony Mackie as the new Captain, opens in 4,100 theaters across the U.S. and aims to bolster its domestic total amid a challenging period for superhero films.

Internationally, the endeavor anticipates collecting $110 million amid stiff competition from the Chinese blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" and "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy." Directed by Julius Onah, the film positions itself to outperform some of the MCU's less successful recent releases, including "Eternals" and "The Marvels."

Adding flavor to the box office is "Paddington in Peru," aiming for $15 to $17 million at the start and already experiencing strong overseas success. This third entry in the franchise sees Paddington journey to Peru with positive critical acclaim and involves a notable cast including Hugh Bonneville and Olivia Colman, under Douglas Wilson's directorial debut.

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