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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Breaks Domestic Opening Record and Nears $2 Billion

Its rapid global run highlights how big overseas markets are now driving theatre revenue and box‑office records.

Overview

  • The film opened to a record $360 million in the U.S. and Canada and, after two weekends, stands at roughly $655 million domestically and $1.67 billion worldwide as of Aug. 9, 2026.
  • Sony reported the picture reached $1 billion globally in six days, making it the second‑fastest film to that milestone behind Avengers: Endgame.
  • The second weekend produced an estimated $143–145 million in North America, one of the three largest sophomore weekend grosses ever, helped by an expansion onto IMAX screens.
  • International strength has been a major driver, with China and India posting especially large returns and India becoming the film’s strongest-ever Hollywood market in that country.
  • Industry trackers now project a likely $2 billion+ final run, a development that could reshape studio release strategy and franchise planning by underscoring the outsized influence of overseas box office.