Captain America: Brave New World Nears $300 Million Global Box Office After 68% Domestic Drop Second Weekend

Captain America: Brave New World is nearing $300 million globally, but a significant 68% drop in its second weekend domestic revenue 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 (Presidents Day), the $28.2 million second-weekend 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 2025's biggest theatrical release so far, the substantial drop surprised analysts. Paul Dergarabedian of Comscore told Variety, “This is the new normal for Marvel movies… a second weekend drop of 68% reflects less audience enthusiasm than you’d expect from Marvel.” Deadline projects a final global gross of approximately $450 million.

The film's release coincided with mixed critical reception; IGN's review awarded it a 5/10, citing a lack of innovation despite strong performances from Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, and Carl Lumbly. Marvel Studios and Disney will need Captain America: Brave New World to maintain sufficient box office momentum to counteract recent underperformance (excluding last year's successful Deadpool & Wolverine), setting the stage for Thunderbolts in May and The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.