'Civil War' Achieves Record $25.7M Opening, Highest R-Rated Start for A24

Apr 14, 2024, 09:01 PM

Alex Garland's dystopian action movie 'Civil War' has achieved a record-breaking opening weekend, grossing an estimated $25.7 million in North America, making it the largest debut for A24. The film, starring Kirsten Dunst, also set records for the highest opening day gross for A24, surpassing 'Hereditary' from 2018, and marked the highest R-rated start of the year. 'Civil War' topped the box office charts, outperforming 'Godzilla x Kong' and other major releases, and is expected to continue its strong performance. The film's success is attributed to its unique storytelling and high audience engagement, reflected in its CinemaScore of B- and certification as Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an 83% rating. Additionally, 'Civil War' earned significant revenue from IMAX screenings, contributing to its impressive total.