Fact check: Captain America Brave New World is trending towards a commercial failure. And that is even if you believe the bullshit budget number of $180 million.

1. Summary of the results

The financial performance of Captain America: Brave New World presents a complex picture. The film has earned between $341-370.8 million globally ^{[1] [2]}, which is significantly below previous Captain America films like Winter Soldier ($714.4 million) and Civil War ($1.15 billion) ^[1]. While one source projects potential earnings of $650 million ^[3], multiple sources indicate the film needs to earn between $350-400 million just to break even ^{[4] [2]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual elements are worth noting:

• The film represents a franchise reboot with Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford as Red Hulk, which could affect audience expectations ^[3]
• The MCU franchise historically averages $746 million per film ^[3]
• The film has received poor critical reception with:
• A Metacritic score of 42 (lowest in MCU) ^[5]
• 49% on Rotten Tomatoes ^[6]
• Additional revenue streams like licensing, digital sales, and merchandise could still contribute to overall profitability ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement's skepticism about the $180 million budget appears warranted, as multiple sources suggest the actual budget is significantly higher:

• Total costs could reach around $380 million when including marketing ^{[7] [7]}
• The film faces serious production problems ^[5]

However, the term "commercial failure" might be premature:

• Some sources suggest it could still perform "comfortably" within current MCU standards ^[3]
• The film's financial performance should be viewed in the context of changing audience expectations and the challenges of introducing a new Captain America ^[4]

Those benefiting from different narratives include:

• Disney/Marvel (downplaying budget numbers to manage investor expectations)
• Critics and media outlets (generating engagement through negative coverage)
• Competing studios (highlighting Marvel's potential decline)