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America: Brave New World Opens Strong Despite Mixed Audience Reception

The latest Marvel film earns $100 million over the four-day weekend but faces challenges with its lowest CinemaScore in MCU history.

  • Captain America: Brave New World debuted with $100 million over the Presidents' Day weekend, making it the fourth highest-earning debut for the holiday weekend.
  • The film received a 'B-' CinemaScore, marking the lowest audience rating for any Marvel Cinematic Universe movie to date.
  • The movie ties up unresolved plot threads from earlier MCU films while introducing new characters and storylines that will continue in upcoming Marvel projects.
  • Despite overperforming initial box office expectations, the film's reception and mixed word-of-mouth raise concerns about its long-term performance and the broader MCU brand.
  • Brave New World features Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America and sets the stage for future Marvel films, including Avengers: Doomsday.
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