The numbers are in for one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Captain America: Civil War has reportedly earned a total of $181.8 million at the domestic box office, along with an overseas earning of $202 million the previous week, according to Collider. The third installment in the Captain America franchise has also placed in the top 10 domestic openings of all time, coming in at number 5 behind Avengers: Age of Ultron. Disney has yet to hit any roadblocks with its releases, having Star Wars: The Force Awakens becomwe the highest grossing domestic release of all time, and The Jungle Book dominating the box office before handing first place over to the superhero epic.
This is a testament to Disney and Marvel for continuing to put out quality products, and subsequently raising the bar with every release. Also, a heap of praise should be given to Anthony and Joe Russo, Stephen McFeely, and Christopher Markus because of the task they had to accomplish with this film. From the writing to the on-screen storytelling, having to interweave a number of storylines together, making this feel like a Captain America centric movie, as well as introducing new characters to the ever expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, makes this a daunting task for any director. They've certainly mastered their craft and will make viewers thrilled to know that they'll be helming Avengers: Infinity War.
Captain America: Civil War will continue to rake in millions at the box office, pointing to the fact that there are no signs that there will be a significant drop off in its second week. It will also retain the top spot until May 27th, which will be the release of X-Men: Apocalypse. Then, once we get into the heart of the summer season, expect these upcoming releases to trade places frequently in the box office.
No comments:
Post a Comment