Even after 20 days in theaters, the dystopian action film “Civil War” continues to dominate the domestic box office, consistently ranking in the top three spots. As it heads into its fourth weekend, the movie achieved a significant milestone in the global box office, nearing the coveted $100 million mark worldwide.
Penned and helmed by Alex Garland, “Civil War” is poised to surpass the horror flick “Talk to Me,” becoming A24’s second-highest-grossing release ever on a global scale, further solidifying its remarkable journey with several records broken along the way.
With $58 million earned domestically and an additional $33.6 million from international markets, “Civil War” has amassed a total global gross of $91.6 million. It’s now just a mere $500,000 short of surpassing “Talk to Me’s” lifetime earnings.
Following this milestone, “Civil War” aims to surpass A24’s reigning champion, the Oscar-winning “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which grossed $77 million domestically and $143 million worldwide. While “Civil War” stands a good chance of outperforming it domestically, achieving nearly $150 million globally without Oscars recognition seems unlikely.
The film has already achieved various records for A24, including the highest opening day and weekend earnings. It has also secured its position as the studio’s second-highest-grossing domestic release, surpassing popular titles like “Uncut Gems,” “Hereditary,” “Midsommar,” “Lady Bird,” “Moonlight,” and “The Iron Claw.”
“Civil War” marks A24’s ambitious venture into big box office success, produced with a reported budget of $50 million — the largest in the studio’s history, significantly higher than previous endeavors like Ari Aster’s “Beau Is Afraid.” Despite mixed reviews, the investment is proving successful, with “Civil War” exceeding expectations.
Following a group of war journalists driving cross-country to Washington D.C. to cover an impending insurrection against the dictatorial president, “Civil War” portrays a divided United States amidst civil unrest.
Its sharp political commentary and satire have polarized audiences, reflected in its B- CinemaScore and 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though critics have been more favorable, giving it an 81% score. Collider’s Matthew Donato hailed it as Garland’s “best film yet.”
Featuring a cast including Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and a memorable cameo by Jesse Plemons, “Civil War” has also benefited from an IMAX release. Audiences can catch the film in theaters, and stay tuned to Collider for further updates.
