Brave New World" introduces us to a good number of Marvel heroes and villains, most of whom are decidedly less costumed than their comic book counterparts. For example, Shira Haas plays the Israeli hero Sabra while Giancarlo Esposito is the Serpent Society leader Sidewinder.

Marvel Studios avoids a box office disappointment, buoyed by international audiences. But is that enough to lift this latest Captain America sequel to box office profits?

Brave New World" is losing momentum at the box office, even during a muted winter weekend with only a smattering of new releases.