“Captain America: Brave New World” has successfully retained its box office crown for the third consecutive weekend, generating an impressive $15 million in ticket sales. This achievement comes during a pivotal time for Hollywood, as the industry gears up to celebrate itself at the Oscars on Sunday, marking the conclusion of one of the most tumultuous awards seasons in recent memory. Despite its success at the box office, the Marvel and Disney blockbuster has struggled to replicate the financial triumphs of earlier entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The superhero sequel is projected to close the weekend with a total domestic gross of $163.7 million. While this figure is substantial for most films, it falls short of expectations for this prestigious franchise. Notably, “Brave New World” has benefited from a lack of significant competition, primarily facing off against lower-budget independent releases that have not drawn large audiences.
On a global scale, “Brave New World” has amassed a total of $341.8 million. With a production budget of $180 million and additional marketing costs running into the tens of millions, the film's financial performance remains a topic of discussion among industry analysts and fans alike.
In second place, Focus Features’ “Last Breath” debuted with a solid $7.8 million. This survival thriller is based on the true story of deep-sea divers who embark on a rescue mission for a colleague stranded in the North Sea. Directed by Alex Parkinson, who adapted his 2019 documentary of the same name into a narrative feature, the film stars notable actors including Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, and Finn Cole. The production had a budget of just under $24 million.
Coming in third, Neon’s horror comedy “The Monkey” earned $6.4 million during its second weekend, reflecting a sharp drop of nearly 55%. This decline may be attributed to poor word-of-mouth, as evidenced by its C+ grade on CinemaScore. Despite this, the film, which is an adaptation of a Stephen King story and was produced for a modest $10 million, has already grossed $24.6 million domestically, indicating potential profitability.
In fourth place, Sony’s “Paddington in Peru” secured $4.5 million in its third weekend of release, bringing its total domestic earnings to $31.4 million by Sunday. Rounding out the top five, Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” generated $4.2 million in its fifth weekend, accumulating a domestic total of $84.1 million thus far.
As the awards season concludes and audiences await new releases, the box office landscape continues to evolve, with “Captain America: Brave New World” holding firm against emerging competitors.
