CAPTAIN MARVEL Scores Biggest Domestic Opening Weekend Of The Year With $153 Million

We knew Captain Marvel was heading towards a tremendous opening weekend at the box office, but the official numbers are now in, and Carol Danvers' first big-screen outing has exceeded expectations...

By MarkCassidy - Mar 11, 2019 09:03 AM EST

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The figures are now in, and Captain Marvel has soared past expectations with a massive $153 million at the domestic box office, giving Marvel Studios' latest the best-performing opening weekend of the year. As previously reported, Carol Danvers' first big-screen adventure is surging towards an even more impressive $500 million globally to become the sixth-highest worldwide debut ever.

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Initial box office tracking suggested that Captain Marvel would take in around $135 million, which puts into perspective how greatly it has exceeded expectations. The movie is now officially the third-highest March opening of all time, behind Batman v Superman ($166 million) and Beauty and the Beast ($174 million).

Just to add to Captain Marvel's list of accomplishments at this early stage, Variety reports that it's also become the most successful film ever released to features a female composer.

Tell us, have you been to see the movie yet? If so, what did you think? Drop us a comment down below, and check out some pics from star Brie Larson's recent photoshoot with THR.

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HeavyMetal4Life - 3/11/2019, 8:47 AM

mastakilla39 - 3/11/2019, 10:48 AM

I thought the film wasn't that good, kind of overrated TBH. Can't doubt Marvel's power to dominate box offices though. Had a great time, but unlikely to repeat even when it comes to streaming and physical release.

bropous - 3/11/2019, 4:17 PM

@HeavyMetal4Life - No, this is a LIE. Because all the haters told us it was not even scratch $100 million.

Meanwhile, Disney shares closed today at $114.88. So my portfolio is HAPPY!!!!

HeavyMetal4Life - 3/11/2019, 4:26 PM

@bropous - haha!! And don't forget, at least one user on here was saying that Marvel and Disney were angry with Brie Larson. Most of us could tell that was a B.S. rumor, but in case that wasn't evident...

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The audience speaks! @captainmarvel is a film we are very proud of. Congratulations #BrieLarson, #SamuelLJackson, and the @MarvelStudios team! Now it’s on to @Avengers!

bropous - 3/11/2019, 7:34 PM

@HeavyMetal4Life - Endgame is gonna MELT SCREENS, man. I was wearing one of my my Captain Marvel t-shirts when I went to the store, and the cashier and the guy who bags the groceries both asked me what I thought of the movie. My reply? "The BEST Marvel Studios film except for Endgame". I loved it THAT MUCH.

HeavyMetal4Life - 3/11/2019, 7:36 PM

@bropous - haha awesome, glad you loved it!

Tcb97 - 3/11/2019, 9:39 AM

After two viewings the movie is still inside my head. Wanna go a third time. Not in my MCU top ten but nonetheless a solid introduction to Carol Danvers, who I really like as a character. Can't wait to see here role in Endgame and the MCU moving forward. After this huge opening weekend, you can bet she is here to stay!

MyCoolYoung - 3/11/2019, 9:39 AM

I think @ForMeWasTuesday owes me some money 🤔

Anyway... Congrats to Brie, marvel, and everyone else who worked on the movie. The hateful people who wanted to sabotage the movie didn't do a good job.

As for the movie itself, I liked it. Dope movie with a lot to build on. I'm not a fan of these in the past prequels, tho I'm sure that's where the sequel will be.

Battabing - 3/11/2019, 9:39 AM

Good numbers. Hopefully we'll get a better movie next time.
Also, the score was as forgettable as the movie, so I'm not sure why the composer is being hyped.

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