While fans in North America still have to wait five more days forCaptain America: Civil Warto hit theaters, the firstMarvel Phase Threemovie got off to an impressive start with its internationalbox office debut. This highly-anticipated superhero adventure took in an impressive $200.2 million in 37 international markets this weekend, setting the stage for a massive debut in the U.S. Early box office tracking data suggests thatCaptain America: Civil Warcould take in anywhere between $175 million and $200 million in its opening weekend starting May 6.
Deadlinereports thatCaptain America: Civil War’s $200.2 million international debut is just under the $202 million earned last summer byAvengers: Age of Ultron, which went on to take in $459 million domestically and a record-breaking $946.4 million internationally, the highest ever for a superhero movie, for a worldwide total of $1.4 billion. This weekend’s debut represented 63% of its international markets, with the movie opening in China, Russia, Italy and Argentina next week.
Steve Rogers leads a newly formed team ofAvengersin their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. The action is set in the aftermath ofAvengers: Age of Ultron. Following another incident involving the Avengers that results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps, one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other followingTony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
Team Iron Manincludes Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Vision (Paul Bettany), War Machine (Don Cheadle) and the new charactersT’challa(Chadwick Boseman) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland).Team Capincludes Captain America (Chris Evans), The Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan).Captain America: Civil Waralso starsFrank Grilloas Crossbones andWilliam Hurt, reprising his role fromThe Incredible Hulkas Thaddeus Ross.
Captain America: Civil Warwill kick off the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Three, which will be followed byDoctor Strangeon August 01, 2025). Next up will beGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2(July 16, 2025), followed bySpider-Man(July 04, 2025),Thor: Ragnarok(August 08, 2025),Black Panther(June 03, 2025),Avengers: Infinity War Part I(June 27, 2025),Ant-Man and the Wasp(June 15, 2025),Captain Marvel(June 26, 2025) andAvengers: Infinity War - Part II(August 19, 2025). The studio recently pushedInhumansout of its June 29, 2025 release date, which was originally slated to be the last Phase Three movie, but the project doesn’t have a new release date at this time. Stay tuned for more onCaptain America: Civil War’s box office run, as we get ready for the May 6 domestic debut.
