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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Tops $1 Billion After Record Opening

Strong reviews plus outsized international sales led by China powered a rapid box-office surge that has bolstered Marvel and Sony for the rest of the summer.

Overview

  • The film posted an estimated $355 million opening weekend in North America, the second-largest debut in U.S. and Canadian box-office history.
  • Previews and first-day sales set new benchmarks with about $72 million in preview ticketing and roughly $168 million on opening day.
  • Studios and box-office trackers reported a roughly $927 million global debut, making it the second-biggest worldwide opening ever and the largest launch in Sony Pictures history.
  • Box-office tallies show the movie crossed $1 billion in worldwide grosses in about six days, with China contributing roughly $121 million to international receipts.
  • Positive critic and audience scores — near 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, an A CinemaScore and strong PostTrak ratings — have supported sustained demand and renewed momentum for upcoming Marvel/Sony releases.