Captain America: Brave New World continues its sturdy run on the Nigerian field workplace, edging nearer to the N300 million milestone after three weeks in theaters.
The newest installment within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) grossed an extra N43.9 million between February 28 and March 2, bringing its complete earnings to N298 million, in response to figures launched by the Nigerian Box Office.
The movie debuted with a powerful N137.5 million during its opening weekend, making it the most important premiere of 2025 in Nigeria.
Distributed domestically by FilmOne Entertainment, Brave New World additionally achieved the very best field workplace figures for the weekend of February 14–16, reinforcing the nation’s rising urge for food for blockbuster superhero movies.
Marvel Studios and Disney have seen important success with the movie in Nigeria, a key rising marketplace for Hollywood releases. According to current information, Brave New World amassed N226 million within its first two weeks, including N57.2 million between February 21 and 23. While the movie has loved sustained dominance on the Nigerian field workplace, it faces a extra advanced narrative on the worldwide stage.
Mixed world reception
Internationally, Captain America: Brave New World has topped the field workplace for 3 consecutive weekends, however its total efficiency raises issues for Marvel Studios. Directed by Julius Onah, the movie represents Anthony Mackie’s first solo outing as Captain America, following his transition into the position in Avengers: Endgame.
- Despite holding the primary spot domestically with an estimated $15 million this previous weekend, the movie was overshadowed by the 2025 Academy Awards, with few main rivals getting into the market.
- It has now grossed $341.8 million worldwide, surpassing The Incredible Hulk (2008) at $265.5 million and The Marvels (2023) at $199.7 million—Marvel’s lowest-grossing movie thus far. However, projections point out that Brave New World could conclude its theatrical run within the $400 million vary, putting it close to Eternals ($401.7 million) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ($432.2 million).
Unlike these movies, which confronted pandemic-era disruptions, Brave New World had an unimpeded launch, making its underwhelming efficiency extra regarding for the studio.
What to know
The movie has acquired a lukewarm response from critics, incomes a 49% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, viewers sentiment has been significantly extra favorable, with an 80% approval rating from common viewers.
As the primary Captain America movie to characteristic Sam Wilson because the titular hero, Brave New World serves as a tender reboot of the franchise, shifting the legacy ahead after Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers handed on the defend.
Whether Brave New World can keep its momentum on the Nigerian field workplace stays to be seen, however for now, it continues to showcase the nation’s rising affect as a profitable marketplace for Hollywood blockbusters.
