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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets Second-Biggest Global Opening Weekend

other · 2026-08-03

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, featuring Tom Holland and Zendaya, achieved a remarkable $927 million in global earnings during its opening weekend, marking the second-largest debut in history, surpassed only by Avengers: Endgame's $1.2 billion in 2019. Additionally, it set a record in North America with a $335 million opening, providing a significant boost for Disney ahead of the December launch of Avengers: Doomsday, particularly following the underwhelming performance of several Marvel films. Continuing Peter Parker's journey a few years after 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, the film has garnered mostly positive reviews, with many praising Holland's performance. Since Endgame, Marvel has faced challenges in drawing audiences, while Spider-Man remains a profitable franchise, with No Way Home nearing $2 billion. Despite a slowdown in cinema attendance post-pandemic, 2025 is witnessing a resurgence, with North American box office projected to exceed $10 billion, bolstered by successful films like Toy Story 5 and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Key facts

  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $927 million globally in its opening weekend.
  • It is the second-biggest global opening weekend ever, behind Avengers: Endgame's $1.2 billion.
  • The film set a North American record for second-best opening with $335 million.
  • It stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, who are married in real life.
  • The film's production budget was estimated at $225 million.
  • It is Marvel's last big-screen outing before Avengers: Doomsday, releasing in December.
  • The film picks up a few years after 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home.
  • North American box office is on track to pass $10 billion for the first time since 2019.
  • July releases Brand New Day and The Odyssey are on track to top $1 billion.
  • Indie horror films Obsession and Backrooms earned over $390 million each.

Entities

Artists

  • Tom Holland
  • Zendaya
  • Christopher Nolan

Institutions

  • Marvel
  • Disney
  • BBC

Locations

  • North America
  • United States

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