'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Sets Record for Highest Domestic Opening with Over $360 Million

08/03/2026, 08:39 AM business announcement Sony

The opening weekend of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has set a new benchmark in the domestic box office, earning over $360 million and breaking the previous record held by 'Avengers: Endgame,' which debuted at $357 million in 2019.

This film, featuring Tom Holland, also grossed $932 million globally, although it fell short of the all-time record of $1.2 billion set by 'Endgame.' The film's success was driven by impressive ticket sales, including $169.3 million on Friday and $101.5 million on Saturday, with Sunday sales exceeding expectations at $88.7 million.

Notably, 'Brand New Day' achieved the largest opening weekend in Sony Pictures history and for the Spider-Man franchise, despite facing competition from Imax screens occupied by 'The Odyssey.' The film's strong performance suggests it is on track to become one of the few billion-dollar films of 2026, alongside other anticipated releases like 'Toy Story 5' and 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.' This record-breaking debut not only highlights the popularity of the Spider-Man franchise but also reflects the overall health of the box office as audiences return to theaters

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