However, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a different story entirely.
The new domestic blockbuster is also off to a sizzling start abroad, hitting $207 million in just 10 days and grossing an incredible $39 million in China in less than two weeks. This places it well above the performance of Iron Man 3, a well-established Marvel ****** with a hugely charismatic lead.
So, what caused the sudden surge of international interest in Captain America?
04-07-2014, 09:54 PM
New Captain America movie with clear anti-NSA message is a massive hit abroad
When the original Captain America movie came out, many wondered how well it would play in massive new Asian markets like China. Would a superhero movie with an in-your-face, pro-America message fare well? Well, the first movie in the franchise was*a bit weak*outside the U.S. —*it grossed $194 million in all international markets combined. Fairly mediocre.
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