Anthony Mackie serves as Grand Marshal at Daytona 500 as Captain America: Brave New World opens to nearly $200 Million.
Anthony Mackie took center stage at the Daytona 500 on Sunday, serving as the Grand Marshal for NASCAR’s Great American Race just as his latest film, Captain America: Brave New World, soared to a nearly $200 million global opening.
The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) sees Mackie’s Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, caught in an international crisis following a meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross. As tensions rise, Wilson must uncover the motives behind a nefarious global conspiracy before a mysterious mastermind ignites worldwide chaos.
Despite a mixed critical reception, audiences have flocked to theaters. The film’s opening weekend brought in an estimated $192.4 million worldwide. The domestic box office contributed $100 million, while international markets added another $92.4 million. With a production budget of approximately $180 million, the film is on course to recoup its costs quickly.
Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World features an ensemble cast.
It includes Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford. The film is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore.
Mackie’s presence at the Daytona 500 added to the spectacle of the race, with the actor delivering the iconic “Start your engines!” command before the competition began. As a known motorsports fan Mackie’s involvement at the event bridged the worlds of Hollywood and NASCAR, bringing Marvel’s patriotic hero to one of America’s most celebrated sporting events.
While reviews have been varied, audience turnout suggests strong interest in Sam Wilson’s evolution as Captain America. As the film’s box office run continues, it remains to be seen how it will fare in the long term against past MCU installments.
Read our review of Captain America: Brave New World here for our thoughts on Sam Wilson’s latest adventure.
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