Bridget Jones 4 Surpasses $70M Overseas, Captain America Nears $300M Global

This weekend, 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' has overtaken 'Captain America: Brave New World' to become the top box office film, earning approximately $2.80 million in its second weekend and bringing its total to $9.15 million domestically. The film has also performed well internationally, surpassing $70 million and projected to reach $75 million soon. Meanwhile, 'Captain America: Brave New World' is nearing a global total of $300 million after adding $35.3 million from overseas markets, although it experienced a significant drop in ticket sales. The competition remains fierce as other films like Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' are also performing well, expected to hit $700 million globally. 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' is particularly notable for achieving higher box office numbers compared to its predecessors in the franchise. With 'Bridget Jones' only available in theaters internationally, it has garnered significant overseas interest, contrasting with its exclusive release on Peacock in the U.S.