The box office experienced a significant boost thanks to 'Captain America: Brave New World', which brought in over $88 million during a long weekend coinciding with Valentine's Day and Presidents Day. This performance highlighted Marvel's continued appeal, despite its B- Cinemascore and subpar reviews. Overall box office earnings reached approximately $156 million, marking a 50% increase year-to-date over 2024. In addition to Marvel's strong showing, Sony’s 'Paddington in Peru' and others contributed to a diverse and competitive weekend for theaters, helping to elevate overall attendance figures markedly from last year.
Though it faced headwinds, 'Captain America: Brave New World' led the weekend box office with $88.5 million, raising hopes for theaters with its strong performance.
The Valentine's Day weekend, coinciding with President's Day, made for record box office numbers, driving overall cinema attendance to 22% higher than last year.
While 'Captain America' received a B- Cinemascore and mixed reviews, it still exceeded box office expectations, indicating Marvel's ongoing relevance despite critical challenges.
Sony's 'Paddington in Peru' managed to hold its own at the box office with $13 million, contributing positively to Sony’s recent successful streak.
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