“Captain America: Brave New World” Leads Box Office but Sees Steep 68% Drop in Second Weekend

“Captain America: Brave New World” remained at the top of the weekend box office, earning $28.3 million in ticket sales. However, the film experienced a 68% decline from its opening weekend, signaling continued struggles for Marvel’s box office dominance, according to The Associated Press.

Marvel’s Box Office Momentum Slows

• Variety reports that the film is “losing momentum,” reflecting a broader trend of declining audience retention for Marvel Studios.
• While second-weekend drops are common, this decline is nearly on par with the 70% fall seen by 2023’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”—one of the worst-performing Marvel sequels.
• The sharp decline raises concerns about superhero fatigue and whether the MCU can recapture its former box office dominance.

What’s Next for Marvel?

With audiences showing signs of franchise fatigue, Marvel will need to rebuild excitement and confidence among moviegoers to avoid further box office slumps. The performance of upcoming MCU releases will be critical in determining whether Marvel’s cinematic universe can bounce back.