In the US, the Marvel movie earned $4 million in midnight showings, outgrossing other 2011 original superhero movies like Thor, Green Lantern and X-Men: First Class. It then became the highest-grossing opening weekend for a superhero film in 2011 after earning an estimated $65.8 over the weekend.
The film has gained a rating of 8 in IMDB, which is high. It also has a Rotten Tomato audience rating of 86%.
With these stats, the movie sure is something to look forward to this week.
Here's "Captain America: The First Avenger" theatrical trailer:
Directed by Joe Johnston, "Captain America; The First Avenger" stars Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson, etc.