In a surprise to absolutely no one whatsoever, Captain America: Winter Solider is #1 at the Box Office this weekend. What may be surprising though, is the fact that the movie has pulled in the biggest April opening of all time, with $96.2mil! This easily topped April’s previous record-holder Fast Five back in 2011.
The Marvel film has received A ratings from everyone involved, including DFAT’s own CynicNerd. Since Cap 2 officially opened up overseas last weekend, it’s not brought in close to $300mil worldwide!Last week’s winner, Noah, dropped a whopping 61%, bringing in only $17mil this week.
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1. Captain America: The Winter Soldier $96.2 million
2. Noah $17 million
3. Divergent $13 million
4. God’s Not Dead $7.7 million
5. The Grand Budapest Hotel $6.3 million
6. Muppets Most Wanted $6.3 million
7. Mr. Peabody & Sherman $5.3 million
8. Sabotage $1.9 million
9. Need for Speed $1.8 million
10. Non-Stop $1.8 million
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I wouldn’t be surprised if Captain America continues to be #1 until The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens next month. Obviously I’d love it if The Raid 2 is in the #2 spot since it opens wide next week, I’d even settle for Dom Hemingway, since the movie looks insane.
Find out what happens at the Box Office on the next edition of Weekend Roundup here at DFAT!
~Chaz
