Divisive? Not for Moviegoers. 'Civil War' Declares Victory at Box Office

Alex Garland's provocative "Civil War" didn't only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Though entirely fictional, "Civil War" has been inspiring debates since the first trailer that have extended beyond the musings of film critics and traditional reviews. This weekend, The New York Times ran two opinion pieces related to the movie, one by Stephen Marche and another by Michelle Goldberg. There were also pieces on CNN and Politico.

The film opened on 3,838 screens in the U.S. and Canada, including IMAX. It's the most expensive movie that the studio has ever made, with a production budget of $50 million, which does not account for millions spent on marketing and promotion. "You have to take all the metrics together, including the competitive landscape," Dergarabedian said.

Second place went to "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," which earned $15.5 million in its third weekend to bring its running domestic total to nearly $158 million. Another "Empire" movie, Sony's "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," took third place in its fourth weekend with $5.8 million. It's now at $160 million worldwide.

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