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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is showing remarkable staying power at the Indian box office as it completes its thirteenth day in theaters. While a second Tuesday typically brings a standard mid-week dip, this film has managed to buck the trend entirely. The movie earned 10.02 crore rupees in gross collections today, which marks a healthy 11.8 percent jump from yesterday's performance. This steady growth is a clear indicator that audience interest in these web-slinger adventures remains exceptionally high. The total net collection in India now stands at 431.55 crore rupees, with the gross collection reaching 515.95 crore rupees. These domestic earnings have been generated across a total of 203,249 shows held throughout India so far, underscoring the massive footprint the film has established. On a broader scale, the film has achieved a staggering worldwide gross of 16,600 crore rupees. This massive total is driven by the 515.95 crore rupees grossed in India and an additional 10,000 crore rupees from overseas markets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A significant reason for the Tuesday surge was the discounted ticket pricing across national chains. This strategy clearly paid off as tickets sold like hot cakes. If we look at the data from the national chains, which includes PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the ticket sales nearly doubled compared to Monday. On Monday, sales were around 54,000 tickets, but on Tuesday, the chains sold approximately 135,000 tickets. Specifically, PVR led the way with 75,000 tickets sold and a gross of 1.75 crore rupees at 12 percent occupancy. INOX followed with 42,000 tickets and 92 lakh rupees gross at 9.87 percent occupancy, while Cinepolis contributed 18,000 tickets and 43 lakh rupees gross at 7.18 percent occupancy. Combined, these three major chains brought in 3.10 crore rupees in gross revenue today. On the ticketing platform BookMyShow, the momentum remains steady. The film recorded 136,010 tickets on its second Monday and followed up with 135,660 tickets on its second Tuesday. The cumulative ticket sales on the platform have now reached a total of 8,483,070. These high volumes suggest that the film is effectively reaching both urban and semi-urban audiences across the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Diving into regional performance, the English 3D version saw an overall occupancy of 20.17 percent. The interest built up throughout the day, starting at 9.56 percent in the morning and peaking at 30.56 percent during the night shows. In terms of show counts, Mumbai led with 573 shows and 18.3 percent occupancy. The National Capital Region followed closely with 559 shows and a higher occupancy of 23 percent. Bengaluru showed the strongest demand among major metros with 25 percent occupancy across 441 shows. Other regions like Pune had 20.3 percent occupancy for 239 shows, while Kolkata sat at 16.3 percent for 147 shows and Hyderabad at 9.5 percent for 193 shows. The Hindi 3D version performed similarly well with an overall occupancy of 20.63 percent. It also followed an upward evening trend, moving from a 9.83 percent morning start to 28.08 percent at night. In the Hindi circuits, the National Capital Region was the top performer with 461 shows at 26 percent occupancy. Mumbai hosted 352 shows with 21.8 percent occupancy, while Pune showed high density with 25.3 percent occupancy on 135 shows. Kolkata stayed steady at 22.8 percent occupancy for 140 shows. Ahmedabad and Surat saw 16 percent and 8.5 percent occupancy respectively. Tracked gross footfalls for the day further support these numbers, with 164,276 for the English 3D version and 188,226 for the Hindi 3D version. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the global front, the film is smashing records at an unprecedented pace. According to data from Venky Box Office, the North America Monday gross was 17 million dollars, taking the domestic total there to 671 million dollars. By the end of Tuesday, the domestic total is expected to surpass 688 million dollars. This means Spider-Man: Brand New Day will officially overtake the total final gross of Avengers: Infinity War at the domestic box office tonight. It is currently ranked as the number eight blockbuster of all time after only 12 days of release. Furthermore, it is on track to break the 700 million dollar mark tomorrow, setting a new record by reaching that milestone in just 13 days.

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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 64Spider-Man: Brand New Day2026$1.67+ Billion 65The Odyssey2026$1.10+ Billion Data as of August 9, 2026 (Data courtesy - Deadline and Box Office Mojo)

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently on a trajectory that is redefining what success looks like in the modern era of cinema. In just 12 days of release, the film has already reached a global cume of 1.67 billion dollars. This is a significant milestone because it has officially surpassed the original 1.52 billion dollar run of The Avengers. By doing so, it has secured its place as the fourth biggest comic book movie ever made. The momentum is showing no signs of stopping, with analysts expecting it to overtake Inside Out 2 early this week to join the all-time top 10 highest-grossing films. The pace at which this film is moving is particularly noteworthy. It is on track to cross the 2 billion dollar mark by next weekend. If it maintains this speed, it will become the fastest post-COVID release to hit that target and the second-fastest in history, trailing only behind the massive run of Endgame. Once it clears that hurdle, it will be looking to challenge the lifetime totals of Infinity War and The Force Awakens, which sit at 2.05 billion and 2.07 billion dollars respectively. For a film with a net production cost of 225 million dollars, the return on investment is already historic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The international box office is the primary engine behind these numbers. The film has officially hit a 1.01 billion dollar international cume across 66 different markets. During its second weekend overseas, it brought in roughly 236 million dollars. What stands out here is the sustainability; the film saw a drop of about 59.4 percent from its opening weekend. This hold is notably better than previous blockbusters like No Way Home, which dropped over 64 percent, or Endgame, which saw a 67 percent decline in the same period. This suggests that the movie is benefiting from incredibly strong word-of-mouth worldwide. China has been a crucial market in this global conquest. The film has now officially entered the list of the top five highest-grossing Hollywood films in the Chinese box office for the post-pandemic era. With a cume of approximately 186.6 million dollars in just 12 days, it has moved past the 178 million dollar lifetime run of Avatar: Fire and Ash. It is currently gaining ground on Godzilla vs. Kong, which stands at 188.7 million. The Chinese market continues to show strong interest, with over 97,000 screenings recorded this past Sunday alone and steady pre-sales already coming in for the new week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to data shared by Venky Box Office, the North American performance is just as dominant. On Saturday, the film grossed 57 million dollars, taking its domestic total to a massive 610 million dollars. This performance has helped the overall summer box office in the US hit the 4 billion dollar mark, proving that the demand for high-quality theatrical experiences is stronger than ever. With major milestones ahead and several markets still showing high occupancy, the film is currently eyeing a final global run that could land anywhere between 2.5 billion and 2.7 billion dollars.

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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...

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Mumbai, August 8 - Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on the verge of creating history at the Indian box office. The Tom Holland-led superhero film has already emerged as one of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters ever in the country and is now expected to become the highest-grossing non-Indian film in India by the end of its second weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed approximately 418.25 crore in India after its second Friday, completing nine days at the box office. The film continues to show strong momentum in its second week, despite facing competition from new releases. With the film maintaining its pace, the next major target is Avengers: Endgame, which currently holds the second position among the highest-grossing Hollywood films in India with a lifetime gross of around 445 crore. The fourth Tom Holland-led solo Spider-Man movie is expected to cross Avengers: Endgame on its second Saturday itself. Once that milestone is achieved, Brand New Day will have only one major target left — Avatar: The Way of Water. James Cameron's 2022 blockbuster has collected approximately 477.50 crore gross in India, and the current trajectory suggests that Spider-Man 4 could overtake that figure by Sunday, giving it the all-time non-Indian box-office record in the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The second weekend is turning out to be equally historic. The film is expected to collect 80 crore or more gross during its second weekend, which would be a record second weekend for a non-Indian film in India. The remarkable hold is particularly significant considering the film has already delivered a gigantic opening week and is now sustaining exceptional audience demand in its second week. If the film crosses the 477.50 crore mark by Sunday, Brand New Day is also expected to breach the 500 crore gross milestone before the second week ends, which will be a first instance for a foreign movie. It would also underline the extraordinary theatrical pull of Tom Holland's Spider-Man franchise in the Indian market, following the phenomenal performance of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is currently the fifth biggest grosser. The bigger question now is how far Spider-Man: Brand New Day can go. With the 500 crore gross milestone firmly within reach, the film could potentially create a new benchmark that may remain extremely difficult for another Hollywood release to challenge until Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives in December this year with the potential to shatter almost every record at the Indian box office for Hollywood.

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Mumbai, August 7 - The global box office has witnessed several iconic film franchises entertaining audiences for decades, but only a handful have managed to generate tens of billions of dollars at the worldwide box office. From superhero epics and space operas to fantasy adventures and spy thrillers, these franchises have shaped modern cinema while consistently delivering blockbuster numbers at the box office. Here are the top 5 highest-grossing film franchises in the world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 1. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – $33.40+ Billion The Marvel Cinematic Universe stands alone at the top, boasting a cumulative box office total that nearly triples its closest competitor across 39 films so far. Initiated by Marvel Studios in 2008 with Iron Man, the MCU revolutionised Hollywood by pioneering the serialised, interconnected "shared universe" model on a massive scale. Spanning dozens of films across multiple storytelling "Phases," the franchise relies on cross-character momentum. Solo films build the cruiocity, which is then cashed in during massive crossover spectacles. The pinnacle of this strategy, 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, pulled in a staggering $2.79 billion, briefly becoming the highest-grossing film of all time. 2. Spider-Man – $12.20+ Billion While Spider-Man is a Marvel character, his film rights history makes this a distinct and phenomenally lucrative standalone franchise. This multi-generation tally includes the foundational 2000s Tobey Maguire trilogy, Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Spider-Man duology, Tom Holland's trilogy (co-produced by Sony and Marvel Studios), and the Oscar-winning animated Spider-Verse series. The web-slinger's enduring popularity was put on full display with 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, which generated $1.92 billion globally as the highest-grossing Spider-Man movie (so far), anchoring the web-slinger firmly in the number two spot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 3. Star Wars – $10.70+ Billion When George Lucas launched a space-fantasy epic in 1977, few could have predicted it would evolve into a cultural phenomenon. The Star Wars franchise is unique because its revenue is spread across generations, encompassing the Original Trilogy, the Prequels, the Disney-produced Sequel Trilogy, and standalone anthology pieces like Rogue One. The franchise's highest financial peak arrived in 2015 with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which grossed $2.07 billion worldwide, proving the timeless, cross-generational pull of the Skywalker legacy. 4. The Wizarding World (Harry Potter) – $9.65+ Billion J.K. Rowling's literary phenomenon smoothly transitioned into a box office juggernaut starting in 2001. The core eight-film Harry Potter series captured the hearts of an entire generation, growing in tone, complexity, and financial power as its young actors grew up on screen. The franchise concluded its main arc flawlessly with 2011's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, which hauled in $1.34 billion. The universe has since expanded via the Fantastic Beasts prequel spin-offs, maintaining its rank as the premier fantasy franchise in film history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 5. James Bond – $7.80+ Billion The legendary British MI6 secret agent holds the ultimate crown for franchise endurance. Spanning over six decades and 25 official films produced by Eon Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 007 has continually reinvented himself to stay relevant across generations. From Sean Connery's suave beginnings in the 1960s to Roger Moore's playful 1970s blockbusters, James Bond laid the structural foundation for modern action cinema. The modern Daniel Craig era supercharged the franchise's financial footprint. This grittier, serialised reboot produced the franchise's biggest financial peak with 2012's Skyfall, which remains the only Bond film to breach the billion-dollar mark at $1.11 billion globally. (Data via Culture Crave/X)

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Mumbai, August 7 - Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have another all-time blockbuster on their hands as Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its sensational theatrical run. The Tom Holland-fronted superhero epic has officially registered the biggest first-week collection in North American box office history, surpassing the record previously held by Avengers: Endgame. After opening to unprecedented numbers, the film has maintained remarkable momentum through the weekdays, proving that audience demand remains exceptionally strong. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Following its record-breaking debut weekend with $360 million, Brand New Day showed extraordinary staying power by delivering historic weekday collections. The film crossed the $500 million mark in North America within its first seven days, becoming the fastest movie ever to achieve the milestone. In doing so, it eclipsed Avengers: Endgame, which reached the same benchmark in eight days. The success extends well beyond North America. The latest Spider-Man instalment has already generated more than $1.20 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing movie of 2026 worldwide already. International markets have contributed significantly to the film's historic run, while India has emerged as one of its strongest territories, where it has delivered the biggest first week for a non-Indian film with 400 crores gross. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With another weekend approaching, industry experts expect the film to continue its dominant run and remain the undisputed choice among moviegoers. Given its exceptional word-of-mouth and minimal weekday drops, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to challenge several additional domestic and worldwide box office records over the coming weeks. If the current trend continues, the film is on course to finish its theatrical run among the biggest global hits in cinema history.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has arrived with the kind of momentum that defines a cinematic event. The buzz surrounding the film was evident long before the first show, and the actual numbers now confirm that it is connecting with audiences on a massive scale. This latest entry in the franchise is not just another blockbuster; it is currently the primary driver for theater occupancy across the country, showing a level of interest that has essentially taken over the box office landscape for the year 2026. The performance in India has been particularly robust, characterized by a very strong opening and steady hold. The film started its journey with a Day 1 net collection of ₹60.60 Cr, immediately setting the tone for the week. It saw a healthy growth over the first weekend, with Sunday hitting a peak net of ₹77.75 Cr. Even with a standard Monday drop, the film remained consistent throughout the weekdays, officially crossing the ₹300 Cr net milestone on its sixth day of release. By the end of its first eight days, the total India net collection stands at ₹334.70 Cr, while the gross collection has reached ₹400.21 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Spider-Man: Brand New Day - India Day-wise PerformanceDayIndia Gross CollectionIndia Net CollectionMilestone StatusDay 1₹ 72.44 Cr₹ 60.60 CrCrossed 50Cr NetDay 2₹ 59.03 Cr₹ 49.35 CrCrossed 100Cr NetDay 3₹ 84.01 Cr₹ 70.25 CrCrossed 150Cr NetDay 4₹ 92.98 Cr₹ 77.75 CrCrossed 200Cr NetDay 5₹ 28.44 Cr₹ 23.80 CrMonday StabilityDay 6₹ 26.01 Cr₹ 21.75 CrCrossed 300Cr NetDay 7₹ 20.33 Cr₹ 17.00 CrSteady WeekdayDay 8₹ 16.98 Cr₹ 14.20 CrWeek 1 India Gross: ₹400.21 Cr A closer look at the format-wise breakdown shows that Indian fans have a massive preference for the immersive 3D experience. For the English version, 3D tracked footfalls reached 4,365,977 with 2,562,617 of those being without block seats. This is significantly higher than the English 2D version, which saw 909,693 footfalls and 536,701 without block seats. A similar trend was visible for the Hindi version, where 3D pulled in 3,087,284 fans with 2,147,296 without block seats, compared to 1,210,472 total and 819,909 without block seats for 2D. This data clearly indicates that audiences are willing to pay a premium for the 3D spectacle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The overall ticket sales reflect this high demand across all platforms. BookMyShow has recorded nearly 7 million ticket sales so far, starting with a 2 million pre-sale cushion. National chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis have been instrumental, accounting for over 3,150,000 tickets during the extended opening week. On Day 8, these chains sold approximately 93,000 tickets, resulting in a gross of ₹4 Cr from nearly 7,900 shows. While the occupancy has settled at around 6 percent on the second Thursday, the volume remains high enough to keep the film at the top of the charts. The global story is even more significant as the film continues to rewrite all-time records across every major territory. With an overseas gross of ₹7,600 Cr, the total worldwide collection has reached a staggering ₹12,500 Cr within its first week alone. In the race to the 1 Billion dollar mark, Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieved the feat in just 6 days. While it missed the top spot held by Avengers: Endgame, which reached the milestone in 5 days, it is now officially the second-fastest film in history to hit that global benchmark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, according to Venky Box Office, this new Spider-Man entry managed to beat Endgame in several key domestic categories in North America. It became the fastest film ever to gross 500 million dollars domestically, hitting that milestone in just 7 days compared to the 8 days it took for Endgame. Furthermore, it has officially claimed the title for the highest domestic opening weekend of all time, bringing in 360 million dollars and narrowly surpassing the 357.1 million dollar record previously held by the Avengers. These figures confirm that the film is operating on a scale that is rarely seen in the global film industry.

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Mumbai, August 5 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day has added yet another historic milestone to its phenomenal box office run. The Marvel and Sony blockbuster has become the highest-grossing film of 2026 after only seven days in cinemas, surpassing Toy Story 5 to claim the year's top spot (so far). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Powered by unprecedented demand across North America and overseas markets, the Tom Holland-led superhero spectacle continues to deliver one record-breaking day after another. The film has grossed an outstanding $1.155 billion worldwide, with $449 million coming from the domestic (North America) market and $706.3 million from international territories. Those numbers have pushed Spidey ahead of Toy Story 5, which currently stands at $1.067 billion globally, making Brand New Day the biggest worldwide hit released in 2026. Its weekday performance has been just as remarkable as its opening weekend. The film collected $47 million on Monday, the highest Monday gross in North American box office history, before following it up with a record $42 million on Tuesday, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Spider-Man: No Way Home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It also became the fastest movie ever to reach $400 million in North America, accomplishing the feat in only four days. The list of achievements keeps growing. Brand New Day raced past the $1 billion worldwide milestone in just six days, making it the second-fastest film in history to do so, behind only Avengers: Endgame. The film had already rewritten the record books with the largest domestic opening weekend ever at $360 million and the second-biggest global opening of all time with $941+ million. Given its extraordinary momentum and overwhelmingly positive audience response, the superhero blockbuster looks well positioned to continue dominating the global box office for weeks and could emerge as one of the highest-grossing films ever released.

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Mumbai, August 5 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to rewrite history, and its massive box office triumph has earned praise from none other than Anthony and Joe Russo. The acclaimed filmmakers behind Avengers: Endgame publicly congratulated the cast and crew after the Tom Holland starrer shattered the domestic opening weekend record previously held by their 2019 blockbuster, calling it a symbolic passing of the torch for Marvel's biggest theatrical success. Following its sensational debut, Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivered an unprecedented $360 million opening weekend in North America, edging past Avengers: Endgame's $357.1 million record. The film has also become the biggest Hollywood opener ever in India, collecting approximately 308.50 crore gross during its opening weekend, while crossing the $1 billion worldwide milestone in just six days, making it the second-fastest film in history to reach the landmark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Taking to Instagram, the Russo Brothers shared a celebratory artwork by BossLogic featuring Spider-Man wielding the Infinity Stones. Alongside the artwork, they wrote, "Huge congratulations to Destin, Tom, Zendaya, Jacob, Jon, Mark, Sadie, Florence, Michael, Marisa, producers Kevin, Amy, Avi, and Rachel, and the entire Spider-Man: Brand New Day cast and crew on making domestic box office opening weekend history. The gauntlet has been passed." Their message has been widely viewed as a gracious acknowledgement of Marvel's newest record-breaking blockbuster. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Brand New Day has emerged as one of the biggest theatrical events in cinema history. While Avengers: Endgame still holds the record for the highest worldwide opening weekend and remains one of the highest-grossing films ever, Brand New Day has firmly established itself among the MCU's all-time biggest successes. With exceptional audience reception and strong weekday collections across global markets, the film is expected to continue its remarkable run and add even more box office milestones in the weeks ahead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Russo Brothers (@therussobrothers)

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Mumbai, August 4 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day has once again proved the enduring global appeal of Marvel's iconic web-slinger. The latest instalment has stormed past the $1 billion milestone at the worldwide box office in just six days, becoming only the third Spider-Man film to achieve the feat after Spider-Man: No Way Home and Spider-Man: Far From Home, and the second fastest movie in history to achieve the feat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With more than $1.04 billion already in the bank, the film is expected to comfortably overtake No Way Home to become the highest-grossing Spider-Man movie of all time and the first to unlock the $2 billion club for the long-running film series. The film has been rewriting the record books since its release. It became the second-fastest movie in cinema history to cross the $1 billion mark worldwide, trailing only Avengers: Endgame. It also delivered the biggest opening weekend ever for a Spider-Man film in North America, the largest global debut in Sony Pictures history, and recorded the biggest opening weekend for any Spider-Man movie worldwide. In India, the film has emerged as the highest-grossing Hollywood opening weekend of all time, further highlighting its phenomenal worldwide appeal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While Spider-Man: No Way Home remains the franchise's biggest blockbuster with $1.921 billion, followed by Spider-Man: Far From Home with $1.132 billion, Brand New Day has already climbed to third place in less than a week. It has comfortably surpassed the lifetime grosses of Spider-Man 3, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and every other live-action and animated Spider-Man film. Spider-Man movies have always been crowd-pleasers and bona fide box office juggernauts. The first Spider-Man movie, released in 2002, was the first ever film to score $100+ million domestically in the opening weekend, while Spider-Man 2 became the first to clock $150 million at the opening. Here is a look at the worldwide box office history of every Spider-Man movie. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Every Spider-Man Movie At The Worldwide Box Office S. No. Movie Release Year Lead Actor Worldwide Gross 1 Spider-Man 2002 Tobey Maguire $825.03 Million 2 Spider-Man 2 2004 Tobey Maguire $789.98 Million 3 Spider-Man 3 2007 Tobey Maguire $894.98 Million 4 The Amazing Spider-Man 2012 Andrew Garfield $758.72 Million 5 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 2014 Andrew Garfield $709.67 Million 6 Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017 Tom Holland $878.85 Million 7 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2018 Shameik Moore (Voice) $373.81 Million 8 Spider-Man: Far From Home 2019 Tom Holland $1.132 Billion 9 Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021 Tom Holland $1.921 Billion 10 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 2023 Shameik Moore (Voice) $690.82 Million 11 Spider-Man: Brand New Day 2026 Tom Holland $1.040+ Billion* Note: - Data via various sources. *Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently running in theatres, and its worldwide total continues to rise.

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Mumbai, August 3 - Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day has triumphed at the box office by delivering one of the greatest opening weekends in box office history, breaking records across India, North America, and the worldwide market. The Tom Holland-fronted blockbuster has exceeded even the most optimistic projections, becoming the biggest Spider-Man opening ever at the global box office while setting numerous all-time benchmarks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the latest trade estimates, the superhero epic has also surpassed Avengers: Endgame to register the biggest opening weekend in North American history. The film's phenomenal debut has been fueled by exceptional audience reception, record-breaking advance bookings, strong premium-format demand, and outstanding word-of-mouth across key markets. From becoming the biggest Hollywood opener in India to rewriting the record books in North America and posting one of the largest global debuts ever, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has firmly established itself as one of the biggest theatrical events of all time. Here are some of the major box office milestones created by Brand New Day across the globe, including India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) India Box Office Records - Biggest opening day ever for a non-Indian film with 72.50 crore gross. - Biggest single-day collection ever for a non-Indian film with 93 crore gross (day 4). - Biggest extended opening weekend ever for a non-Indian film with 308.50 crore gross. - Biggest Fri-Sun opening weekend ever for a non-Indian film with 236 crore gross. - Fastest non-Indian film to cross 100 crore gross. - Fastest non-Indian film to cross 200 crore gross. - Fastest non-Indian film to cross 300 crore gross. - First non-Indian film to score 300 crore gross opening weekend. - Biggest opening weekend for a non-Indian film in English, Hindi, Telugu & Tamil. - Biggest Fri-Sun opening weekend for a non-Indian film in English, Hindi, Telugu & Tamil. - Second biggest opening weekend of 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) North America Box Office Records - Biggest opening weekend in North American box office history with $360 million. - Biggest opening day ever with $169.80 million. - Biggest preview gross ever with $72 million. - Biggest Friday gross ever with $97.80 million. - Biggest opening weekend for a Spider-Man film. - Biggest opening weekend for a Sony Pictures release. - Biggest post-pandemic opening weekend. - Helped deliver the biggest overall weekend in North American box office history ($434 million). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Worldwide Box Office Records - Biggest worldwide opening weekend of 2026 with $941+ million. - Biggest international opening weekend of 2026 with $581+ million. - Biggest worldwide opening ever for a Spider-Man film. - Biggest worldwide opening in Sony Pictures' history. - Biggest worldwide opening for a solo superhero film. - Biggest Marvel opening since Avengers: Endgame. - Biggest July worldwide opening weekend in history. - Second biggest worldwide opening weekend in cinema history. - One of the fastest films ever to approach the $1 billion worldwide mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Franchise & Industry Records - Biggest opening in the Spider-Man franchise. - Highest opening of Tom Holland's career. - Biggest debut in Sony Pictures' history. - Highest opening for director Destin Daniel Cretton. - Powered the highest-grossing weekend in North American box office history.