Spider-Man Brand New Day 2nd Weekend: Becomes All-Time No 1 Hollywood Film In India With Over ₹496 Cr Gross; Surpasses Avatar 2 Record By 4%

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Christopher Nolan's latest epic, The Odyssey, is currently on a record-breaking rampage across the global box office. After just 25 days in theaters, the film has reached a massive 1.10 billion dollar global cume, officially becoming the highest-grossing film of Nolan's career. By surpassing the lifetime runs of legendary titles like The Dark Knight, Joker, and The Dark Knight Rises, it has now secured its position as the number two biggest release of 2026 and the second-highest-grossing R-rated film ever made. The international performance has been nothing short of spectacular. During its fourth weekend overseas, the film grossed a staggering 79.2 million dollars. What is truly impressive is the hold; despite the heavy competition, it saw just a slim 8 percent drop from the previous weekend. This brings its total international cume to 643.6 million dollars across 81 markets. Much of this recent momentum is attributed to a massive debut in Korea, with major markets like China and Japan yet to fully join the run in August and September. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Speaking of China, the early numbers from limited previews are spectacular. On Sunday alone, the film added 3.5 million dollars from just 1,999 screenings, bringing its four-day preview total to 7.6 million dollars. This marks the biggest preview performance for a Hollywood film with under 2,000 screenings. The word-of-mouth in the region is incredible, with ticket buyers on Maoyan giving it a 9.7 score, which is the equivalent of an A+ CinemaScore. Pre-sales for the official August 14 opening are already at 2.8 million dollars with days still to go. One of the biggest headlines for The Odyssey is its absolute dominance in the IMAX format. It has officially become the highest-grossing IMAX film of all time globally, reaching a 289 million dollar cume. In doing so, it has overtaken the legendary IMAX runs of both Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. Of this total, 147.1 million dollars comes from the US market, while 141.5 million dollars has been generated overseas. It is expected to become the first movie in history to cross the 300 million dollar mark in IMAX alone by next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Global Box Office Top 5 (2026 Releases)RankMovie TitleGlobal Gross1Spider-Man: Brand New Day$ 1.67 Billion2The Odyssey$ 1.10 Billion3Toy Story 5$ 1.09 Billion4MICHAEL$ 1.02 Billion5The Super Mario Galaxy Movie$ 1.01 Billion With a production budget of 250 million dollars, the film is already proving to be a major financial success. Based on current trends and upcoming openings in major Asian markets, the epic is eyeing a final global run between 1.4 billion and 1.5 billion dollars. As we continue through what is becoming the biggest year in IMAX history, the performance of The Odyssey stands as a testament to the enduring power of premium large-format cinema and the massive audience pull of this cinematic event.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently rewriting the box office rulebook as it swings through its second weekend. Ever since the first glimpses of the film were released, the hype has been sky-high, and verified reports from major trade analysts suggested this would be a historic run. Following the positive reception from the first week, the film entered its second Friday with significant momentum, proving that the web-slinger still holds an unmatched grip over the global audience. Looking at the second Friday, which marked Day 9 for the film, the gross collections in India reached 18 Cr. This performance reflects a steady 5.3 percent growth compared to the previous day, which is completely fine as the collections do stabilize during the weekdays. While the morning shows began with a relatively quiet occupancy of about 9 percent, the interest peaked significantly during the night shows, climbing to nearly 40 percent. This late-night momentum was a clear indicator of the weekend surge to come. The film maintained a strong presence across 13,544 shows on this day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The real shift happened on Day 10, the second Saturday. We saw a phenomenal jump in interest, with gross collections reaching 37.10 Cr. This is where the weekend effect truly kicked in, as family audiences and fans flocked to the theaters. The overall occupancy for the day reached over 51 percent, more than doubling the Friday figures. Interestingly, the evening shows were the busiest, hitting a 59 percent occupancy rate across 13,482 shows. The momentum did not stop there. On Day 11, which was the second Sunday, the film collected 41.53 Cr gross. Although the growth percentage was a more modest 11.9 percent compared to the massive leap seen on Saturday, the total volume remained significantly higher. This was a historic day for the production as the film officially crossed the 400 Crore net mark in India, bringing the total India gross to 496.86 Cr. The occupancy remained solid at around 50 percent, with afternoon and evening shows being the most crowded, both hovering above 62 percent . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Spider-Man: Brand New Day - India Gross Collection (2nd Weekend)DayIndia Gross CollectionDay 9 (2nd Friday)₹ 17.96 CrDay 10 (2nd Saturday)₹ 37.10 CrDay 11 (2nd Sunday)₹ 41.53 CrTotal 2nd Weekend₹ 96.59 Cr The film's success is spread across multiple languages, showing its universal appeal in India. The English version leads the way with a massive gross of 273.60 Cr, followed closely by the Hindi version which has contributed 178.38 Cr. In the Southern markets, the film has performed exceptionally well with the Tamil version grossing 25.75 Cr and the Telugu version adding 18.19 Cr. The Malayalam and Kannada versions have contributed 0.56 Cr and 0.38 Cr respectively, bringing the total India gross to a staggering 496.86 Cr and total net collections to 415.45 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When we look at the performance within national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the numbers are impressive. For the second weekend, over 4 lakh tickets were sold across these chains. On Sunday alone, these major chains recorded a total of 1.4 lakh tickets sold for the film across 6,700 shows, contributing to a gross of approximately 6.3 Cr. PVR led the charts with a 3.7 Cr gross, followed by INOX with 1.8 Cr and Cinepolis with 0.8 Cr. The digital footprint of the film is equally impressive. On BookMyShow, the film saw massive engagement with 366,000 tickets booked on Friday, over 513,000 on Saturday, and 356,000 on Sunday. This brings the total ticket sales on the platform to a staggering 8.2 million so far. It is not just an Indian phenomenon either; According to Venky BoxOffice in North America, the film earned 57 million dollars on Saturday, taking its total in that region to 610 million dollars. Globally, the film has now amassed a massive ₹15,900 Cr gross collection, to become a certified blockbuster of 2026.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, August 9 - The Indian audience has long embraced Hollywood films, but in recent years there has been a significant surge in their box-office dominance. Ever since the release of Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, Hollywood blockbusters have not only challenged but often outperformed major Indian films, and now, Hollywood is set to open its account in the 500-crore club at the domestic box office with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The turning point, however, came much earlier with Jurassic World (2015), which became the first Hollywood title to cross the 100 crore net mark in India — a milestone few expected a non-Indian film to achieve at the time. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, only seven Hollywood films had managed to breach the 100 crore net barrier in India. However, the post-pandemic era has rewritten the rulebook. With cinema habits evolving and audiences increasingly drawn to global content, sixteen more Hollywood films have joined the 100 crore club in India after theatres reopened. In total, 23 Hollywood films have now achieved this memorable feat of 100 crore net - a testament to their growing influence over the cinema-loving Indian audience. Highest-Grossing Hollywood Films in India S. No. Movie Year Total India GBOC 1 Spider-Man: Brand New Day* 2026 ₹ 500 Cr 2 Avatar: The Way of Water 2022 ₹ 477.50 Cr 3 Avengers: Endgame 2019 ₹ 445.00 Cr 4 Avengers: Infinity War 2018 ₹ 272+ Cr 5 Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021 ₹ 271.00 Cr 6 The Jungle Book 2016 ₹ 240.00 Cr 7 Avatar: Fire & Ash 2025 ₹ 235.50+ Cr 8 The Lion King 2019 ₹ 190.00 Cr 9 Mufasa: The Lion King 2024 ₹ 172.00 Cr 10 Deadpool & Wolverine 2024 ₹ 169.25 Cr Note: Data as of August 9, 2026 (* running). Stay tuned...

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Director Anurag Kashyap recently shared his thoughts on Karthik Subbaraj’s upcoming film Dorothy, describing it as the director's boldest work to date. His review, which mentioned that the narrative is both surprising and pleasantly shocking, has generated significant curiosity among audiences who are now eager to see the unpredictable turns Subbaraj has crafted for this project. Beyond the local interest, the film has secured international recognition by being selected for a world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. It will be showcased in the prestigious Centrepiece section, following in the footsteps of notable Tamil films like Azhagarsamyin Kuthirai and Kannathil Muthamittal that have previously screened at TIFF. Categorized as a psychological drama set in rural India during the early 1990s, the story explores themes of social prejudice and violence, providing a grounded yet intense backdrop for the narrative. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While specific plot details remain under wraps in typical Karthik Subbaraj fashion, the recently released teaser has offered a glimpse into the film's atmosphere. The footage sets an eerie and suspenseful tone, focusing on three distinct individuals whose lives seem fated to collide. The narrative appears to center around a mysterious figure, and the period setting of the 1990s adds a distinct visual and cultural layer to the tension shown in the teaser. The project features a strong lineup of talent, with National Award winner Keerthy Suresh taking on the titular role. This performance-driven character is expected to be one of her most complex roles yet, and she is supported by prominent young actors Sananth and Rishikanth. Another major highlight of the film is its music, composed by the legendary Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. This project marks a massive milestone in his career as his 1,540th film as a music composer, bringing a unique weight to the overall background score and soundtrack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The technical team behind Dorothy includes veteran cinematographer S. Thirunavukkarasu, known for his work on films like Petta, and editor Ganesh Siva. The film is a collaborative production involving major studios like Jio Studios, Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment, and Karthik Subbaraj's own Dhammam Films. This partnership between high-profile studios and independent creators suggests a balance between polished production values and a distinct artistic vision.

BY JITU JANGIR

This week's episode of Monday Night Raw will take place on Monday, August 10, 2026, live from Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Netflix on Monday evenings from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM ET in the United States. All Confirmed and Predicted Matches for WWE Raw, August 10, 2026 Penta vs. Laredo Kid — World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender's Tournament (Round One) Roman Reigns is set to defend the World Heavyweight Championship on September 14 in Mexico City, and AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio has built an eight-man lucha tournament to determine who gets that shot. The bracket pulls from the best luchadores across Raw, SmackDown, and AAA, with the winner earning a title match against Reigns in Mexico City. Penta enters as arguably the tournament favorite — the reigning multi-time Intercontinental Champion and, per multiple reports, the presumptive top star of this bracket. Interestingly, analysts have pointed out the bracket appears built toward a dream final between Penta and his real-life brother Rey Fenix, who could meet in the final if both advance. Laredo Kid, meanwhile, is no pushover — he's the male half of AAA's World Mixed Tag Team Champions and gets his first real singles moment on Raw. Whoever wins moves on to face the winner of Psycho Clown vs. La Parka in the semifinals on August 24. Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez vs. Sol Ruca & a Partner of Her Choosing Sol Ruca has been in the crosshairs of Judgment Day for weeks — she dropped the Women's Intercontinental Championship to Raquel Rodriguez after repeated interference from Perez and Liv Morgan, then got another receipt just last week when a competitive singles match between Ruca and Perez ended in disqualification after Ruca was on the verge of victory before the group jumped her three-on-one. With Judgment Day repeatedly stacking the numbers against her, giving Ruca the freedom to handpick her own partner is a built-in payback mechanic — she finally gets to even the odds on her terms instead of being ambushed. Expect the "mystery partner" angle to be used to tease alliances from Becky Lynch, Stephanie Vaquer, or another Judgment Day rival looking to strike. Austin Theory vs. Akira Tozawa This one grew directly out of a Bron Breakker angle two weeks ago. After Breakker dispatched Joe Hendry, Theory tried to lay in extra shots post-match, only for Alpha Academy's Akira Tozawa to run in and make the save, avenging his tag partner Otis in the process. That confrontation has been simmering since — Tozawa repeatedly getting under the skin of The Vision, and Theory (alongside Maxxine Dupri) looking to shut him down. With Bron Breakker now positioned in a bigger program against Oba Femi, this feels like a spinoff feud designed to keep Theory occupied and give Alpha Academy a measure of retribution against The Vision's antagonism. Becky Lynch Appears Live Becky Lynch made her return during the post-SummerSlam Raw, and it was anything but a quiet one. She returned to a big pop and told fans her business with the Intercontinental Championship was finished, immediately pivoting to Liv Morgan and the Women's World Championship. She called Morgan the worst women's champion of all time and vowed not to let her reach 100 days as champion without a fight. She also landed a shot aimed at Morgan's personal life involving Dominik Mysterio, which drew a big reaction from the crowd. Stephanie Vaquer Appears Live Vaquer's return was the other half of that same explosive segment — La Primera's music hit as Judgment Day tried to leave the ring, and she tore through the group taking out months of pent-up frustration on Morgan. What made it especially intriguing is that she returned in the same moment as Lynch, and the two stared each other down without coming to blows — an open-ended tease of a potential future rivalry between them, even as both seem aligned against Judgment Day for now. Commentary and analysts have flagged this dynamic as one to watch, since Vaquer returning alongside an equally hot Lynch return risks overshadowing one or the other unless WWE gives each her own distinct spotlight. How To Watch Monday Night Raw, August 10, 2026 Fans in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico can catch the show live at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT on Monday via Netflix. Canadian viewers get the same Monday night slot at 8 PM ET, also on Netflix. Across the Atlantic, the UK and Ireland will need to stay up late, with the show airing at 1 AM BST on Tuesday, again streaming on Netflix. In Mexico, fans are treated to an evening broadcast at 6 PM CST on Monday, also on Netflix, while Brazil gets its feed at 9 PM BRT that same Monday night. For Asian audiences, India will see Raw early Tuesday morning at 5:30 AM IST, with Bangladesh following shortly after at 6:00 AM BST — both on Netflix. Singapore's broadcast lands at 8:00 AM SGT on Tuesday, while China gets the show at 8:00 AM CST on Tuesday, though it airs there via iQIYI instead of Netflix. Meanwhile, Australian viewers can tune in mid-morning on Tuesday, at 10:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM AEDT, and Japan rounds things out with a 9:00 AM JST Tuesday slot on Abema.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Korean Kanakaraju has completed its first two days at the box office, showing a steady performance through its opening weekend. The film has reached a total worldwide gross of 12.60 crore so far. This collection is supported by a 9.60 crore gross from the Indian market and an overseas contribution of 3.00 crore. These early results indicate a consistent start for the movie as it continues to find its audience in both domestic and international territories. On Saturday, the movie recorded an India gross collection of 4.77 crore. When looking at the net figures, Day 2 brought in 4.15 crore, which is a marginal 1.2 percent drop from the opening day net of 4.20 crore. This stability in numbers indicates that the audience who enjoyed the early shows is providing decent word-of-mouth, helping the film maintain its pace across 1,741 shows on its second day. So far, the total India net collection stands at 8.35 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The occupancy levels for Day 2 remained healthy, averaging 53.6 percent overall. The night shows were particularly strong, touching nearly 68 percent occupancy. Geographically, the film is performing best in its home turf of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which contributed 4.00 crore gross on Saturday. In major cities, Hyderabad saw an overall occupancy of 58.5 percent across 324 shows, while Vizag reported a high of 64.5 percent. Bengaluru also contributed significantly with a 48.3 percent occupancy across 137 shows, resulting in a Karnataka gross of 0.65 crore for the day. Ticket sales data from BookMyShow reflects this steady trend, with approximately 141 thousand tickets sold in the last 24 hours alone, bringing the total platform sales to over 302 thousand tickets. In the national chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—the movie saw a decent turnout on Saturday. These chains collectively sold about 4.6 thousand tickets, generating a gross of 10.9 lakh. PVR led the chains with a contribution of 5.3 lakh, while INOX added 3.9 lakh and Cinepolis accounted for 1.7 lakh. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The international market, specifically North America, is also showing positive signs. According to data shared by Venky Box Office, the North America gross for Friday stood at 178 thousand dollars, which includes 90 thousand dollars from premieres. On Saturday, the hourly box office report at 7 PM PST showed the film had already collected 78 thousand dollars from 144 locations. With a total overseas gross of 3.00 crore so far, the film is proving its appeal to the diaspora audience. From a financial perspective, the film was produced on a reported budget of 38 crore, but a significant portion of this—26 crore—was recovered before the theatrical release through non-theatrical revenues. These deals included digital streaming rights, satellite TV, audio, and Hindi dubbing rights. Because of this massive pre-release recovery, the theatrical breakeven target is remarkably low. The film only needs to cross roughly 25 crore to 30 crore in gross box office collections to be classified as a theatrical hit. Given that it has already grossed 12.60 crore worldwide in just two days, it is well on its way to reaching that milestone during its first week.