The MCU movie Captain America: Brave New World is reaping the benefits of Snow White’s mediocre performance at the North American box office. This twist of fate has helped it on its path to surpass the worldwide earnings of Black Adam. While not the most acclaimed entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, its profit potential continues as it holds strong in theaters.
Originally expected to face significant challenges following the release of Snow White, Brave New World instead benefitted from mixed word-of-mouth surrounding Disney’s latest release. Anthony Mackie, who has received praise for his portrayal of Captain America, has yet to fully overcome criticisms of the film’s narrative depth.
As reported on March 20, 2025, the film's theater count saw a drop of 350 locations ahead of its sixth Friday, as it collected approximately $1.1 million on March 21, 2025, marking a -27.1% decline from the previous week. So far, Captain America: Brave New World has accrued $189.1 million at the domestic box office and is projected to earn between $3.5 million and $4.5 million during its sixth three-day weekend.
Its international performance has also been noteworthy, with a total of $203.54 million earned overseas, bringing its cumulative worldwide total to approximately $392.66 million. With these figures, it is poised to surpass Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam, a flick that underwhelmed audiences and critics alike upon its 2022 release.
For perspective, when Black Adam, featuring a cast that included Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Quintessa Swindell, Marwan Kenzari, and Pierce Brosnan, hit theaters, it amassed $168.15 million in the US alongside $225.30 million from international markets, culminating in a worldwide total of around $393.45 million.
Given Captain America: Brave New World’s strong trajectory and the current box office landscape, it is all but certain that the MCU entry will beat Black Adam this weekend, December 22-23, 2025, finally reclaiming ground in what has been a competitive market for superhero films.
In addition to the successful performance against Black Adam, there are hopes that it may even eclipse Marvel’s Eternals, which registered $402.06 million in global earnings. The February 14, 2025 release date has included its fair share of excitement as new characters were introduced, leaving fans curious about their fates in future Marvel projects.
While Captain America: Brave New World has not garnered the best reviews, its ability to remain relevant amidst fierce competition, especially in light of Snow White’s lukewarm reception, shows its resilience in the industry. As box office numbers continue to roll in, both fans and analysts are watching closely to see if it can sustain this momentum.
Box office statistics gathered by several outlets indicate that estimates can vary, as they have not been independently verified. Observers will keep a close eye on the weekend revenues and any potential shifts as audience preferences evolve.
As Marvel continues to play a significant role in shaping the superhero genre and the overall dynamics of modern cinema, the performance of films like Captain America: Brave New World will likely influence future productions. Whether the storylines can adapt to meet audience expectations remains a question for the studio as they move forward.
With the completion of opening weekends for various competitors, Maverick superhero fans and casual viewers hold their breath to see how box office rankings shake out over time. Will this latest iteration of Captain America hold its ground or will it falter as competing titles emerge with fresh narratives? As the weekend approaches, the industry awaits the inevitable results with great anticipation.
