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Fans have been treated to many versions of dystopian worlds where soldiers are caught in a battle against time (and some hella formidable foes). No wonder when Alex Garland’sCivil Warwas announced, there was a lot of noise going around that it would be just some more of that action.
![Kirsten Dunst in Civil War [Source- A24]](https://i2.wp.com/fwmedia.fandomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/14081918/Kirsten-Dunst-in-Civil-War-Source-A24.jpeg)
How wrong were we though? The Kirsten Dunst starrer has proved its mettle over its weekend run. The movie has won fans over, collecting over $25 million at the domestic box office. And on the way to its successful opening week, it has managed to break a rather big record as well.
Civil Warhas intrigued fans left, right and center
Fans were all in for seeing howCivil Warwould pan outThe Alex Garland directorial has created an emotion of awe and intrigue in the minds of fans. They have all been drawn towards the story – and how it will play out in the end. And its been some time since a dystopian tale managed to pique fans’ interests after all.
The story revolves around journalists who have taken up arms (surprise! surprise!) and are on their way to Washington DC to fend off rebel factions who are striving to rain hell upon the White House (and the USA). it has evoked a lot of feelings amongst the fans, some good, and some bad. But that is not something which A24, the studio behind the movie, will mind after all.
![Civil War [Credit- A24]](https://i2.wp.com/fwmedia.fandomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/14081908/Civil-War-Credit-A24.jpeg)
Alex Garland’sCivil Warmanages to break a big record
Civil Warhas made a lot of money in its opening weekThe hype created around the 2024 flick has translated into a stellar run on the box office. The movie has now debuted with $25.7 million at the domestic box office, this year’s highest opening so far. It might not sit at the pole position for long, but one needs to remember that on the way to its successful haul, it has taken down the likes ofDune: Part TwoandGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
That is quite the achievement to say the least. But this is not the only major record it has broken.
Civil War’sbox office collection makes it A24’s best opening, ever. Director Alex Garland has delivered the goods yet again, marking a memorable moment in the history of the New York based specialty studio.
Fans hailCivil Waron the Internet
The Nick Offerman starrer overtakesHereditary,that had hit the theatres in 2018, to become A24’s biggest debut. And not only this, it is the first time an A24 movie is leading the charts in North America.
Alex Garland’s ‘CIVIL WAR’ debuts with $25.7M at the domestic box office.
The biggest opening weekend ever for an A24 film.pic.twitter.com/8Rhd9Vuhpv
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates)August 16, 2025
Fans have been left shocked by the success. But they aren’t disappointed.
— a man (@username9942)August 22, 2025
Alex Garland supremacy
— mrr (@martinrojasrem)August 05, 2025
This movie was insane 🔥💥
— Rickyy (@KaijusBlast)August 02, 2025
The most unexpected box office hit.
— Stanley tamz (@StanleyTamz)July 12, 2025
One fan even went on to call it better thanDune: Part Two.
Alamo Drafthouse theaters don’t seat the large crowds, but all the shows Friday and Saturday were sold out at my local.
Go see it, best movie of 2024 so far. Better than Dune, I said it. More emotional impact.
— PNWBirdhunter 🦆 🐕 (@FanaticLurker)July 14, 2025
Everyone who was associated with the film must be flying sky high after its resounding success.
Smriti Sneh
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Smriti Sneh is a Content Writer at Fandom Wire specializing in celebrities and everything pop-culture. Being a literature research scholar, she is cashing in on her writing skills by working in the entertainment news sector - studying literary theories by day, and navigating celebrity net worth through the night. Although you can find her writing poems at any and all hours.
