Marvel's superhero film is No: 1 with $58M

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July 19, 2015 6:53 PM

Emerging as the lowest domestic opening for Marvel Studios since 'The Incredible Hulk,' 'Ant-Man' opens with $58M.

Marvel's superhero "Ant-Man" plays big for the silver screen

Marvel's new superhero movie 'Ant-Man' starring Paul Rudd, took the No: 1 spot for the weekend with a $58 million opening, emerging the 12th consecutive No. 1 opening for a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Unlike its other superheroes - Captain America, Thor and Iron Man with huge openings, 'Ant-Man' is the lowest domestic opening for Marvel Studios since 'The Incredible Hulk.'

“No one else could take what is really an obscure character and launch it in such a big way,” said Hollis, Disney distribution chief.

“It’s a sign that they’re doing so much right and that it’s a brand that has overwhelming momentum,” he added.

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Prior to its debut, Ant-Man was expected to make a $60 million-$65 million opening.

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