LOS ANGELES — The box office may have been weak this past weekend, but one film managed to stay on top despite its falling numbers. Disney-Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” brought in another $15 million, according to studio estimates on Sunday. This comes as most of Hollywood’s attention was focused on the Oscars.
The film, led by Anthony Mackie, had a strong opening weekend of $120 million last month. However, it experienced a significant drop of $28.2 million in its second week, making it one of the biggest second-week drops for a Marvel movie. Despite this, it has still managed to earn a total of $163.7 million since its release.
Critics and audiences have been divided on the film, with some praising it and others criticizing it for not bringing the much-needed reset to the Marvel universe. The task of revitalizing the franchise now falls on the upcoming films “Thunderbolts” in May and “Fantastic Four: First Steps” in July. However, with little competition in the coming weeks, “Captain America” could potentially remain at the top of the box office for a while.
The only significant new release this weekend was Focus Features’ “Last Breath,” which earned just $7.8 million. The film, based on a true story, follows a deep-sea diving mission gone wrong and stars Woody Harrelson, Simi Liu, and Chris Lemons. Despite its low box office numbers, it received strong reviews, with critics praising its white-knuckle experience and pure suspense and anxiety.
In third place was “The Monkey,” directed by Oz Perkins, which brought in $6.4 million for a two-week total of $24.6 million. This marks another successful collaboration between Perkins and indie distributor Neon, whose film “Longlegs” grossed $126.9 million globally last year. “The Monkey” is also among the strongest openings for Neon, whose film “Anora” and director Sean Baker are expected to make a major mark at the Oscars.
In fourth place was “Paddington in Peru,” which earned $4.5 million in its third weekend for a total of $31.4 million. The film continues to charm audiences with its lovable bear and heartwarming story.
Here is a list of the top 10 movies by domestic box office, with final figures being released on Monday. This list takes into account estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore.
1. “Captain America: Brave New World,” $15 million.
2. “Last Breath,” $7.8 million.
3. “The Monkey,” $6.4 million.
4. “Paddington in Peru,” $4.5 million.
5. “Dog Man,” $4.2 million.
6. “Mufasa: The Lion King,” $1.9 million.
7. “Ne Zha 2,” $1.8 million.
8. “Heart Eyes,” $1.3 million.
9. “The Unbreakable Boy,” $1.2 million.
10. “One of Them Days,” $925,000.
Despite the overall weak box office numbers, it is clear that audiences are still drawn to the action-packed world of Marvel and the heartwarming stories of beloved characters like Paddington. With more exciting films on the horizon, it is safe to say that the box office will bounce back in no time. So grab your popcorn and get ready for more thrilling adventures at the movies.
