Long before the film’s Valentine’s Day opening, industry experts never predicted the moviewould match the numbers of its previous direct sequel, Captain America: Civil War. In

Brave New World” topped the weekend box office and is projected to finish as one of the highest-grossing Presidents’ Day weekend openers.

Chris Evans was the original Captain America in the MCU, but does he reprise his role for Captain America: Brave New World.

After a few years and a handover of the shield, Captain America is back. Marvel Studios’ latest adventure and the fourth solo Cap movie, “Captain America: Brave New World,” is opening in theaters this weekend and has made $12 million in Thursday previews at the box office.

Brave New World, and in the “Special Thanks” credits, there was a shoutout to Octavia Spencer. Moviegoers had to watch all the credits to see the end-credit scene of the Anthony Mackie-starring film.

Octavia Spencer received a special thanks for her unseen behind-the-scenes contributions to Captain America 4. The film explores themes of legacy and identity as Sam Wilson takes on the role of Captain America.

Julius Onah explains why Brave New World features a special thanks to an acclaimed actor who does not appear in the film.

Brave New World' director Julius Onah tells PEOPLE that he gave Octavia Spencer — whom he worked with on 2019's 'Luce' — a special thanks in the new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie's end credits. "Octavia's the greatest,