WhileCaptain America: Civil Warhas already amassed $291.2 million at the international box office, the highly anticipated Marvel film finally launched its domestic debut last night with Thursday “preview” screenings, and things are off to a strong start. The film scored $25 million, which puts it just behindAvengers: Age of Ultronwhich nabbed $27.6 million during its Thursday night preview screenings, but well aboveThe Avengers’ $18.7 million andIron Man 3’s $15.6 million.
But while the film has only been in theaters for a matter of hours, it’s already scored one box office record. With $3.1 million in Thursday previews, that marks Marvel’s best performance yet for IMAX previews, bestingAge of Ultron’s $3 million. While the film doesn’t officially open until today, Thursday evening showings have now become the norm post-The Dark Knight Risesshooting, as theaters now start those “midnight screenings” much earlier in the day.
Civil Warshould do swimmingly at the box off this weekend thanks to stellar reviews, and how high it soars is anyone’s guess.Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ astounding $247.9 million opening weekend record is gonna be tough foranyoneto beat, butJurassic World’s second-place $208.8 million opening orThe Avengers’s third-place $207.4 million seem within reach. Current projections have the movie opening at or above $200 million, so we’ll be watching closely all weekend long to see how high this thing shakes out.
For now, a refresher on the Top 10 domestic opening weekends of all time is below for your perusing pleasure.
Opening Weekend
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
$247,966,675
Jurassic World
$208,806,270
Marvel’s The Avengers
$207,438,708
Avengers: Age of Ultron
$191,271,109
Iron Man 3
$174,144,585
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
$169,189,427
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
$166,007,347
The Dark Knight Rises
$160,887,295
The Dark Knight
$158,411,483
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
$158,074,286
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