"Civil War: A Box Office Triumph and Reflection of America's Divisions"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Alex Garland's dystopian action film "Civil War" surprises with a $25.7 million box office opening, breaking A24's record for biggest debut. The movie, inspired by current American politics, follows journalists in a war-torn America and drew large audiences from both the West Coast and the South. With a $50 million budget, it's A24's most expensive production to date, and director Garland acknowledges the political influence while focusing on how people engage in disagreement.