Joe Johnston and Marvel's comic book adaptation
Captain America: The First Avenger starring the Chris Evans was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on October 25, and according to
The Numbers.com, in its first five days film sold 1.5 million Blu-Ray units ($40 million) and made another $12 million on DVD (726,235 units). More below:
Great numbers indeed.
Captain America: The First Avenger made the most out of all superhero movies this year, beating
THOR,
X-Men: First Class,
The Green Hornet and
Green Lantern. Hopefully, this is another step forward to the still unannounced sequel.
"Captain America: The First Avenger" focuses on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving.)