Spider-Man Brand New Day Advance Booking: Nearing 4 lakh tickets at national chains; heading for Top 3 all-time Hollywood record in India!

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently witnessing a massive wave of excitement across the Indian box office. The wall-crawler has always been a favorite in the Indian market, but the pre-sales numbers for this latest installment suggest we are looking at something truly historic. As of now, the film has already sold a gigantic 1.3 million tickets in advance on BookMyShow alone. This incredible surge has placed the movie at the number eight spot for the best pre-sales on the platform since August 2023, and the momentum is not showing any signs of slowing down. When we dive into the data from the national cinema chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—the performance is even more striking. For the release date of July 30, the film has already locked in approximately 3,69,500 tickets. This has resulted in a staggering advance gross of over 18 crore from these major multiplexes alone. If we break down these numbers, PVR leads the charge with about 1,76,100 tickets, followed by INOX with 1,20,400 tickets, and Cinepolis contributing 73,000 tickets. These figures represent an elite level of interest that is usually reserved for the biggest Marvel crossover events. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The interest remains strong for the second day as well. For Friday, July 31, the national chains have already sold approximately 1,97,400 tickets, which has brought in an additional of over 10 crore in gross collections. PVR has moved about 1,04,200 tickets for the second day, while INOX and Cinepolis have sold 59,600 and 33,600 tickets respectively. Seeing nearly 2 lakh tickets sold for a second day while the first day is still in pre-sales mode is a clear indicator that the film is heading for a massive opening weekend. To understand the scale of this performance, we have to look at how it compares to previous Hollywood blockbusters in India. Trade analysts are projecting that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is firmly on track to close its total pre-sales at over 5,00,000 tickets across national chains. If it hits this mark, it will comfortably surpass the record set by Avengers: Infinity War, which sold 4,86,000 tickets. This would make it the third-highest Hollywood advance-seller of all time in the country, trailing only its predecessor Spider-Man: No Way Home and the all-time record holder, Avengers: Endgame. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The hype surrounding this film is fueled by several factors. Following the emotional conclusion of the previous film, fans are eager to see Tom Holland's Peter Parker navigate a world where no one remembers him. The inclusion of the Hulk in the promotional material has also sent ripples through the fanbase, suggesting a new and unexpected team-up within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Furthermore, the film is being heavily promoted for premium formats like 4DX and IMAX, which are driving a significant portion of the higher-priced ticket sales in urban centers. With an overall occupancy of nearly 39 percent for the first day based on current bookings, the film is dominating theater schedules. In some premium venues, evening and night shows are already nearing capacity. Given the current rate of hourly bookings, the 5 lakh ticket milestone seems almost certain. Here is how the film currently stands compared to the top Hollywood performers in terms of first-day ticket sales at national chains. Top Hollywood Openings - National Chain Ticket Sales (Approximate)HOLLYWOOD MOVIETICKETS SOLD (PIC)Avengers: Endgame10,25,000Spider-Man: No Way Home5,50,000Avengers: Infinity War4,86,000Spider-Man: Brand New Day3,69,500*Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness3,90,000 Note: The figure for Brand New Day reflects current pre-sales and is expected to climb significantly before release.

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Mumbai, July 27 - Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day is shaping up to be one of the biggest Hollywood releases ever in India. With exceptional advance bookings, massive demand for premium formats, and strong trade projections, Tom Holland's superhero film is in contention to rewrite the Indian box office record books. Here are the five biggest milestones it is chasing: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 1. Biggest Opening Day For A Non-Indian Film The first target is the biggest opening day ever for a non-Indian film in India. The record is currently held by Avengers: Endgame with around 65 crores gross, but Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to challenge this massive record. The movie is currently tracking to open in the 50-60 crores gross range, which keeps it in the race to become the biggest non-Indian opener. 2. Biggest Opening Weekend For A Non-Indian Film If the film manages to score a positive reception, it has a realistic chance of delivering the biggest opening weekend for any Hollywood release in India. Currently, Endgame has the biggest weekend with around 200 crores gross, and Brand New Day should easily beat this, given the positive reception. It will have a 4-day weekend, which is expected to be around 225 crores gross or more. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 3. Biggest Opening Week For A Non-Indian Film The film is also eyeing the record for the highest first-week collection by a non-Indian film. With its family-friendly content, premium screen occupancy, and Spider-Man's massive popularity, the opening week could end up setting a new benchmark, beating Endgame's 315 crores gross week record. 4. Highest-Grossing Non-Indian Film In India Beyond the opening week, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has the potential to become the highest-grossing non-Indian film ever released in India. If audience reception remains strong and collections hold well over the following weeks, it could surpass the lifetime earnings of Avatar: The Way of Water's 477.50 crores gross record. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 5. First 500 Crore Grosser Among Non-Indian Films The biggest milestone of them all is becoming the first non-Indian film to cross ₹500 crore at the Indian box office. While Way of Water and Endgame came closest to this milestone, no Hollywood film has ever been able to unlock this prestigious club. If Spider-Man: Brand New Day enjoys a long theatrical run and maintains strong momentum, it could become the first international release to achieve this historic feat in India. With all five records within very much reach, Spider-Man: Brand New Day isn't just aiming for a blockbuster opening - it has the opportunity to redefine what a Hollywood film can achieve at the Indian box office. The film is scheduled to release on July 30 in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

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Highest-Grossing $1 Billion Movies Worldwide Rank Movie Release Year Worldwide Gross 1Avatar2009$2.923 Billion 2Avengers: Endgame2019$2.799 Billion 3Avatar: The Way of Water2022$2.334 Billion 4Titanic1997$2.264 Billion 5Ne Zha 22025$2.260 Billion 6Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens2015$2.071 Billion 7Avengers: Infinity War2018$2.052 Billion 8Spider-Man: No Way Home2021$1.921 Billion 9Zootopia 22025$1.866 Billion 10Inside Out 22024$1.698 Billion 11Jurassic World2015$1.671 Billion 12The Lion King (2019 Remake)2019$1.662 Billion 13The Avengers2012$1.520 Billion 14Furious 72015$1.515 Billion 15Top Gun: Maverick2022$1.503 Billion 16Avatar: Fire and Ash2025$1.480 Billion 17Frozen II2019$1.453 Billion 18Barbie2023$1.445 Billion 19The Super Mario Bros. Movie2023$1.361 Billion 20Black Panther2018$1.349 Billion 21Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 22011$1.342 Billion 22Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi2017$1.334 Billion 23Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom2018$1.310 Billion 24Deadpool & Wolverine2024$1.300 Billion 25Frozen2013$1.285 Billion 26Beauty and the Beast (Live Action)2017$1.266 Billion 27Incredibles 22018$1.243 Billion 28The Fate of the Furious2017$1.236 Billion 29Iron Man 32013$1.214 Billion 30Minions2015$1.159 Billion 31Captain America: Civil War2016$1.155 Billion 32Aquaman2018$1.152 Billion 33Moana 22025$1.150+ Billion 34The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003$1.147 Billion 35Spider-Man: Far From Home2019$1.131 Billion 36Captain Marvel2019$1.131 Billion 37Transformers: Dark of the Moon2011$1.123 Billion 38Skyfall2012$1.108 Billion 39Transformers: Age of Extinction2014$1.104 Billion 40Jurassic Park1993$1.104 Billion 41The Dark Knight Rises2012$1.084 Billion 42Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker2019$1.077 Billion 43Joker2019$1.074 Billion 44Toy Story 42019$1.073 Billion 45Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest2006$1.066 Billion 46Toy Story 32010$1.066 Billion 47Rogue One: A Star Wars Story2016$1.058 Billion 48Aladdin (Live Action)2019$1.054 Billion 49Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides2011$1.046 Billion 50Despicable Me 32017$1.034 Billion 51The Lion King: Mufasa2025$1.050+ Billion 52Finding Dory2016$1.028 Billion 53Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace1999$1.027 Billion 54Alice in Wonderland (Live Action)2010$1.025 Billion 55Zootopia2016$1.025 Billion 56The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012$1.017 Billion 57The Dark Knight2008$1.006 Billion 58Jurassic World Dominion2022$1.001 Billion 59Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone2001$1.001 Billion 60Lilo & Stitch (Live Action)2025$1.001 Billion 61The Super Mario Galaxy Movie2026$1.009 Billion 62Michael2026$1.01 Billion 63Toy Story 52026$1.02 Billion Data as of July 26, 2026 (Data courtesy - Deadline and Box Office Mojo)

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Mumbai, April 17 - CinemaCon 2026 turned into a spectacle for Hollywood fans as major studios unveiled massive updates on some of the industry's biggest franchises. From Marvel's next Avengers epic to the return of Top Gun, and a strategic re-release of Endgame, the event was packed with headline-making announcements. Avengers: Doomsday – MCU's Next Big Chapter Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige took the stage to a standing ovation to unveil the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, set for release on December 18, 2026. Despite the rumours making the rounds of release date shifting, Marvel cleared that the film will be released as scheduled, meaning clashing with Warner Bros.' Dune 3 on the same date. This could lead to one of the collective weekends in box office history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The first trailer footage teased the arrival of Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, the most formidable foe the Avengers have faced yet. "Something's coming, something we may not be able to deter," said Patrick Stewart's Professor Xavier. (according to Deadline). The trailer then introduced Chris Hemsworth's Thor, who said that to stop Doctor Doom, they need a miracle, and that miracle may be Chris Evans' Captain America, who returns for the first time since Avengers: Endgame in 2019. Apart from Doctor Doom, Thor, Captain America, and X-Men, other Marvel characters introduced in the trailer are Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and the Thunderbolts, Namor (Tenoch Huerta) and the Black Panthers, Gambit (Channing Tatum), the Fantastic Four and Magneto (Ian McKellen), among others. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Revisiting the Finale: Avengers: Endgame Returns As was already announced, Disney announced a global theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame starting September 25, 2026. This is not a standard encore; the studio is calling it the "Infinity Vision" cut. This version will feature never-before-seen footage integrated into the film, reportedly providing more context on the "five-year gap" and the Multiversal consequences that lead directly into the events of the upcoming Avengers films. The news comes as part of the announcement of Infinity Vision, a new certification for premium large format (PLF) theatres. Disney said that Infinity Vision will "signify to audiences which auditoriums offer the biggest, brightest, and most immersive cinematic experiences." The focus is on the largest screens for maximum scale, laser projection for superior brightness and clarity, and premium audio formats for fully immersive sound. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Back to the Danger Zone: Top Gun 3 Confirmed Not to be outdone, Paramount Pictures closed its presentation with the news fans have been waiting for since 2022 - Top Gun 3 is officially cleared for takeoff. While Maverick was once thought to be a perfect swan song, producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed that a script is currently in development that finds a "necessary and high-stakes" reason for Tom Cruise's Pete Mitchell to return to the cockpit. Stay tuned...

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The Indian box office has entered a state of absolute mania. Following the high-octane trailer launch of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the advance bookings have opened to a response that trade analysts are calling historic. With the film selling tickets worth Rs 4 crore in just 2 hours, the industry is now calculating if Aditya Dhar's directorial can break into the elite Top 5 list of highest advance bookings at national cinema chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis). While this elite list has historically been the exclusive playground of global event films, the unprecedented velocity of Dhurandhar 2's advance sales suggests a total takeover is imminent. The benchmarks once set by Hollywood titans and Indian legends are no longer just distant targets—they are milestones that the Ranveer Singh-starrer is currently on track to effortlessly shatter as it marches toward an all-time record. Top 5 Movies: Highest Advance Bookings at National Chains (Opening Day)MOVIE NAMETICKETS SOLD (PVR+INOX+CINE)STATUSAvengers: Endgame9,75,000All-Time RecordBaahubali 2 (Hindi)6,50,000Historic BlockbusterJawan5,57,000Bollywood RecordPathaan5,56,000BlockbusterSpider-Man: No Way Home5,50,000Record Opening (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The benchmark for any Indian film remains Avengers: Endgame, which witnessed a craze never seen before in the country. Endgame sold more than 15 lakh (1.5 million) tickets across India in total advance sales, with nearly 10 lakh coming from national chains alone. It eyed an opening of Rs 50+ crore and managed a staggering Rs 35+ crore from advance collections alone. Similarly, Spider-Man: No Way Home set a massive pace, selling more than 1.5 lakh tickets in INOX properties alone within a short window. In its first 24 hours, the big daddies—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—combined to sell more than 2.4 lakh tickets. This is the level of momentum Dhurandhar 2 is currently competing against. While the Hollywood giants had a massive head start, Dhurandhar 2 is trending on a different trajectory. It has already sold 35,000 tickets in national chains immediately after the trailer launch and is trending on BookMyShow with 7,500 to 10,000 tickets sold per hour. Analysts suggest that the film is comfortably on track to hit 1 lakh ticket sales in just 24 hours purely through organic demand, a feat that would put it on par with the early momentum of Jawan and Pathaan.

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Mumbai, January 5 - Disney's animated buddy cop comedy film Zootopia 2 has scripted history at the Chinese box office by becoming the highest-grossing Hollywood movie of all time there, overtaking Marvel Cinematic Universe's long-standing record holder, Avengers: Endgame. The sequel to Zootopia (2016), Zootopia 2, in local currency, has grossed ¥4.250 billion, edging past Avengers: Endgame, which had finished its China run at ¥4.249 billion. However, in terms of dollars, the MCU blockbuster remains the number one Hollywood title, with $632 million, compared to $607 million for the animated blockbuster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Hollywood titles had been struggling in China in the post-COVID era, before Zootopia 2 changed the fate by not only breaking the COVID curse, but also went a step ahead to become the biggest Hollywood blockbuster in the country. Earlier, the biggest Hollywood title in China since the health crisis was Avatar: Way of Water with $240+ million. Meanwhile, at the worldwide box office, Zootopia 2 has topped $1.6 billion, including $364 million domestically (North America). It is the highest-grossing Hollywood movie and the second highest worldwide of 2025, behind China's Ne Zha 2, which grossed $2.2 billion. Zootopia 2 is projected to finish its run with $1.8+ billion. Stay tuned...