'Captain America: The First Avenger' Earns $4 Million in Midnight Showings

Paramount and Marvel Entertainment's _Captain America: The First Avenger_ got off to a strong start in midnight runs, grossing $4 million as it debuted in 2,000 theaters. our editor recommends 'Captain America' Chris Evans Heats Up 'Net After GQ Interview 'Captain America' Reviews: What Critics Say *PHOTOS: Summer Movie Guide* That's the best midnight gross of the summer for a superhero pic. *PHOTOS: Comic-Book Characters In Dispute* _X-men: First Class_ earned $3.4 in midnight runs, while Warner Bros.' _Green Lantern_ took in $3.35 Also from Paramount and Marvel, _Thor_ grossed $3.25 million in midnight shows on its way to a $65 million opening. *Comic-Con 2011: Full _THR_ Coverage* Paramount projects that _Captain America_ will open somewhere between _First Class_ and _Thor_ _(First Class_ grossed $55.1 million in its first weekend). *STORY: 'Captain America: The First Avenger:' What Critics Say About Chris Evans* _Captain America,_ which is being heavily promoted at Comic-Con, stars *Chris Evans.* !! Related Topics !! * Chris Evans * Captain America