Disney (DIS) has another box office victory on its hands after Captain America: Brave New World reached $192.4 million in the global box office over the weekend. That came in above estimates while also surpassing the film’s reported budget of $180 million.
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Breaking down that box office success, Captain America: Brave New World brought in $100 million domestically while the other $92.4 million came from overseas theaters. That marks it as a return to form for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), so long as it keeps this momentum going into its second weekend.
Interest in the MCU appears to have rebounded as moviegoers overcome superhero fatigue. That’s despite Captain America: Brave New World getting a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the audience score is much better at 80%, showing a divide between critics and consumers. It’s also promising for Captain America actor Anthony Mackie as this is his first theatrical appearance as the character after taking over the role from Chris Evans following 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.
What Else to Expect from Disney in 2025
Captain America: Brave New World’s box office performance could signal a strong 2025 for Disney, which has several big movies set to release this year. The live-action remake of Snow White will be released on March 21, 2025, Pixar’s Elio will come out on June 13, 2025, Tron: Ares is set to be released on Oct. 10, 2025, and Zootopia 2 will be released on Nov. 26, 2025. Other 2025 Disney movies without hard release dates include Freakier Friday and a live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch.
Is DIS Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, the analysts’ consensus rating for Disney is Strong Buy based on 16 Buy and five Hold ratings over the past three months. With that comes an average price target of $128.53, a high of $147, and a low of $108. This represents a potential upside of 16.44% for DIS stock.
