Captain America 4: Global Box Office Soars

Captain America: Brave New World is nearing $300 million globally, but a significant 68% drop in domestic revenue during its second weekend raises concerns about its profitability. 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, its second-weekend gross of $28.2 million mirrors the steep decline seen in 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 globally ($141.2 million domestically and $148.2 million internationally), adding $63.5 million worldwide in its second weekend, according to Comscore. Despite being the biggest 2025 theatrical release so far, the substantial drop was unexpected, given the lack of competing blockbusters. Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian noted to Variety that this significant second-weekend decline reflects less audience enthusiasm than typically seen with Marvel films. Deadline projects a final global box office gross of approximately $450 million.

The film's release coincided with mixed critical reception; IGN's review awarded it a 5/10, criticizing its lack of innovation 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 rebound to counteract the recent trend of underperforming MCU films (excluding last year's successful Deadpool & Wolverine), and build momentum for the upcoming Thunderbolts in May and The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.