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'Captain America: Civil War' lands massive weekend debut in China

Editor: zhangrui 丨CRI

05-09-2016 09:29 BJT

Captain America has landed in China resoundingly with many fans rushing to cinemas to have a first look. The latest film 'Captain America: Civil War' has taken in some 95 million US dollars in Chinese box office since it debuted on Friday.

Director Joe Russo behind Marvel

Director Joe Russo behind Marvel's Captain America franchise promotes the latest "Captain America: Civil War" in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2016. Main cast Captain America-Chris Evans, Winter Soldier-Sebastian Stan and Falcon-Anthony Mackie also join him. (Xinhuanet file photo)

Including previews, the film has scored 97 million dollars, marking the second-biggest three-day opening in China, just behind "Fast and Furious 7" in 2015.

The Marvel-Disney co-production is now on track to surpass its previous installment "The Winter Soldier" and "Iron Man 3".

It remains to be seen if "Civil War" can beat "Avengers: Age of Ultron" which closed out with 240 million dollars in China alone.

The film is also performing well in North America, reaping nearly 182 million dollars over the weekend, the fifth-best opening of all time.

"Captain America: Civil War" revolves around the rift between Captain America and the Iron Man which forces the other Avengers to take sides.

Starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson, the film has been highly rated, with an approval rating of 91-percent on film review aggregate Rotten Tomatoes.

"Captain America: Civil War" poster. [Photo: mtime.com]

"Captain America: Civil War" poster. [Photo: mtime.com]


 

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