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 $15 million, according to studio estimates on Sunday. This was a significant drop from its opening weekend of $120 million, but it still managed to remain at the number one spot.
The film, led by Anthony Mackie, has faced criticism from both critics and audiences, with many hoping for a stronger Marvel reset. However, with little competition in the coming weeks, “Captain America” could potentially hold onto its top spot for a while longer.
The only new release of the weekend, Focus Features’ “Last Breath,” earned a modest $7.8 million. The film, starring Woody Harrelson, Simi Liu, and Chris Lemons, is based on a true story about a deep-sea diving mission gone wrong. Despite its low numbers, “Last Breath” received positive reviews, with critics praising its intense and suspenseful experience.
In third place was “The Monkey,” directed by Oz Perkins, which brought in $6.4 million for a total of $24.6 million in two weeks. This is a strong opening for indie distributor Neon, whose film “Anora” and director Sean Baker are expected to make a mark at the Oscars. “The Monkey” is another successful collaboration between Perkins and Neon, following the success of “Longlegs” last year.
In fourth place was “Paddington in Peru,” which earned $4.5 million in its third weekend, bringing its total to $31.4 million. The family-friendly film continues to attract audiences with its heartwarming story.
Rounding out the top five was “Dog Man,” which brought in $4.2 million. The film, based on the popular children’s book series, has been a hit with families since its release.
Other notable films in the top ten include “Mufasa: The Lion King” at number six with $1.9 million, “Ne Zha 2” at number seven with $1.8 million, and “Heart Eyes” at number eight with $1.3 million.
Despite the weak box office numbers, there is still plenty to look forward to in the coming months. May will bring the release of “Thunderbolts,” followed by “Fantastic Four: First Steps” in July. These highly anticipated Marvel films are expected to bring in big numbers and potentially give the franchise the reset it needs.
As for the Oscars, which took place on Sunday, there is already buzz surrounding the potential success of “Anora” and its director Sean Baker. The film, distributed by Neon, has already made a significant impact in the indie film world and could potentially make a major mark at the awards ceremony.
Overall, while the box office may have been weak this past weekend, there is still plenty of excitement and anticipation for upcoming releases. And with the success of films like “Captain America: Brave New World” and “The Monkey,” it’s clear that audiences are still eager to support quality films at the theater.
