'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has made a spectacular global box office debut, earning an estimated $932 million worldwide over its opening weekend. This places it as the second-largest global opening of all time, following 'Avengers: Endgame's record-breaking launch.
Key Takeaways
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' earned $932 million globally over its opening weekend, making it the second-largest global debut ever after 'Avengers: Endgame'. It broke domestic records with $360 million in U.S. and Canada sales and set new benchmarks for Thursday previews.
- Film grossed $932M worldwide in opening weekend
- Domestic earnings of $360M broke previous record held by 'Endgame'
- International haul included $121M from China, $21.4M from Australia's biggest 2026 debut
- Thursday preview sales hit a new high with $72M
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1 Difference Found| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Preview Sales | 1 Difference | CNBC confirms $72M; Los Angeles Times notes it beat prior records. | ▼ |
| Global Box Office | Broad Agreement | $932M opening weekend worldwide | |
| Domestic Earnings | Broad Agreement | $360 million domestic debut | |
| International Earnings | Broad Agreement | $121 million from China, $572 million total internationally |
The film brought in $360 million domestically, breaking the previous domestic opening record set by 'Endgame' with $357 million. Internationally, it grossed $572 million, with China contributing significantly to the international haul with $121 million in ticket sales. In Australia, it achieved the biggest opening weekend of 2026, grossing $21.4 million.
Critics have been overwhelmingly positive about 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which holds a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has also received high approval from moviegoers, scoring an A CinemaScore and five stars on PostTrak. Its success is part of a robust summer box office that includes other major releases like 'Toy Story 5' and 'The Odyssey.'
The movie stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Zendaya as MJ, exploring themes of loneliness and human connection. These themes have resonated particularly with younger audiences.
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