'Captain America: Civil War' Beats 'Batman v Superman' In Box Office Open
Capitain America: Civil War got off to a huge start in theaters this weekend, raking in a staggering $181.8 million in domestic markets. Including international markets, where the film has been out since April 27, Marvels latest offering has brought in an earth-shattering $678 million in total revenue.
The film came just $10 million shy of beating Avengers: Age of Ultrons opening weekend, while making nearly double that of Captain America: Winter Soldiers $95 million opening. Civil War has comfortably earned back its big budget of $250 million.
Civil Wars grand opening beat out DCs Batman v Superman, which opened at just $166 million.
The film marks the debut of Spider-Man into the Marvel cinematic universe (or MCU), , a range of connected films and TV shows that chronicles the Marvel superheroes and villains. The character is one of the worlds most beloved heroes in the Marvel canon, and Captain America: Civil War will lay the groundwork for a new solo Spider-Man film expected to debut in 2017.
Critics have loved Civil War. The film currently holds a 91 percent certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Captain America: Civil War begins the next wave of Marvel movies with an action-packed superhero blockbuster boasting a decidedly non-cartoonish plot and the courage to explore thought-provoking themes, the consensus reads.
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