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On its opening day, Captain America: Brave New World managed a mere $5 million in China, a stark contrast to a hefty $12 million garnered in the United States just from Thursday previews. Expectations for a robust performance in the Chinese market were high based on pre-sale optimism. However, this anticipation quickly turned to disappointment as the film fell short not just of expectations, but also below competing releases like Deadpool, Wolverine, and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3.