The latest Spider-Man film has broken multiple box office records in its first weekend of release. Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $927 million worldwide during its opening weekend, making it the second-biggest global debut in cinema history. The film now stands behind only Avengers: Endgame, which opened with $1.2 billion in 2019.
The movie, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, stars Tom Holland in his fourth standalone appearance as Peter Parker. Zendaya returns as MJ, alongside Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, and Sadie Sink. The film released in theaters on July 31, 2026 in the United States and on July 30, 2026 in India.
Box Office Numbers and Records
Spider-Man: Brand New Day collected $355 million in North America during its opening weekend. International markets contributed $572 million from 66 countries. The domestic total fell just $2 million short of Avengers: Endgame‘s North American record of $357.1 million.
The film set a new single-day domestic record on its opening Friday, earning $169.3 million and surpassing Endgame‘s $157.5 million. Saturday added $101.5 million and Sunday brought in $84.2 million across 4,487 cinemas.
The movie played on approximately 90,000 screens globally, doubling its original worldwide projection of $425 million. The production budget was estimated at $225 million.
International Performance by Market
China led all international markets with $121 million in ticket sales. The United Kingdom followed with $49 million. Mexico contributed $38.3 million, while India ranked fifth with $31 million.
Other major markets included:
- France: $26.6 million
- South Korea: $25 million
- Brazil: $23.8 million
- Australia: $21.4 million
India became the first Hollywood film to cross Rs 300 crore gross during its opening weekend, earning Rs 310.38 crore. The film’s day-wise India collections showed strong growth: Day 1 at Rs 60.60 crore, Friday at Rs 49.35 crore, Saturday at Rs 70.25 crore, and Sunday at Rs 77.75 crore.
Cast and Story Details
Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker, who continues to fight crime in a world that has forgotten his identity as Spider-Man. The story picks up a few years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, with Parker living alone as a full-time Spider-Man while struggling with isolation.
Zendaya reprises her role as Michelle “M.J.” Jones. Jacob Batalon returns as Ned Leeds. Jon Bernthal joins the cast as Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher. Mark Ruffalo appears as Bruce Banner, expanding the film’s superhero ensemble. Sadie Sink is a new addition to the franchise.
The film follows Peter Parker as he faces a new powerful threat while dealing with a surprising physical change triggered by the demands of his crime-fighting life. The central themes of loneliness, friendship, and human connection have resonated with audiences worldwide.
Critical Reception
Spider-Man: Brand New Day received strong reviews alongside its commercial success. The film holds a 90% critics’ score based on 329 reviews and a 98% audience rating from more than 10,000 verified moviegoers on Rotten Tomatoes.
Industry analysts noted the film’s themes of loneliness and isolation resonated especially with younger audiences. Greg Durkin, founder of entertainment research firm Enact Insight, said the movie’s central themes of mental health and friendship struck a chord with Gen Z filmgoers.
The film’s performance gave a significant boost to Marvel Studios ahead of the December release of Avengers: Doomsday. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is Marvel’s last big-screen outing before Doomsday.
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Industry Impact and Statements
Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman commented on the film’s success, calling it “fundamentally a movie about friendship, about the balm of connection in all our lives”. He added that the film resonates with audiences of all ages around the world.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige described the opening as “a truly phenomenal opening” and thanked audiences for experiencing the film in theaters. Producer Amy Pascal stated that the response reinforces that audiences want stories that are “both spectacular and deeply human”.
Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak, called the opening a landmark moment for movie theaters. The combination of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey created the “all-time biggest domestic weekend” in movie theaters.
The film has already become the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2026 worldwide, behind Toy Story 5, Michael, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It overtook The Odyssey, which has earned $911.4 million globally.
With its $927 million opening weekend, Spider-Man: Brand New Day now stands as the second-best global launch in cinema history. The film is on track to cross the $1 billion mark in the coming days.
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