Sony Pictures has confirmed that Spider-Man: Brand New Day has shattered the North American box office record for an opening weekend, pulling in an estimated $360 million from theaters in the US and Canada. That figure edges past the previous benchmark of $357 million set by Avengers: Endgame in 2019, making the latest Spider-Man installment the biggest debut in cinematic history.
The film's performance was initially reported as slightly below the record, but revised figures from Sony now place it firmly ahead. With $360 million domestically, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Endgame are the only two movies ever to cross the $300 million threshold in a single weekend.
Globally, the picture is equally impressive. The film has amassed $932 million worldwide, making it the second-largest worldwide opening behind Endgame, which debuted to $1.2 billion. Industry analysts expect Brand New Day to surpass $2 billion by the end of its theatrical run, a milestone achieved by only seven films in history: Avatar ($2.92 billion), Avengers: Endgame ($2.79 billion), Avatar: The Way of Water ($2.33 billion), Ne Zha 2 ($2.27 billion), Titanic ($2.26 billion), Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($2.07 billion), and Avengers: Infinity War ($2.04 billion).
A franchise on a roll
Tom Holland's tenure as the webslinger has proven remarkably lucrative for Marvel and Sony. His first solo outing, Homecoming (2017), earned $880 million worldwide; Far From Home (2019) brought in $1.13 billion; and No Way Home (2021) closed with a staggering $1.9 billion. With numbers like these, it's no surprise that Marvel is keen to keep Holland under contract for the foreseeable future.
The new film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton—who takes over from Jon Watts—has been praised for its commitment to the character's comic-book roots. In a review for Euronews Culture, critics noted: "Director Destin Daniel Cretton does a great job in committing to the character's comic roots reset, making the stakes believable, and ensuring the emotion matches the spectacle."
The review added: "Despite its shortcomings and not being the slam-dunk the MCU so badly needs, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is bolstered by consistently strong action sequences and a terrific performance from Holland, who can now safely be crowned the greatest on-screen Spider-Man. All four of his solo outings prove how badly Marvel needs him on its roster of heroes."
For European audiences, the film's success is part of a broader cultural moment. Europe's cultural highlights this week include the Spider-Man release alongside other major events, underscoring the continent's appetite for blockbuster cinema. Meanwhile, the global box office has seen other record-breaking performances recently, such as Nolan's The Odyssey setting a global record with $264 million, though that figure pales in comparison to Spider-Man's haul.
As the film continues its run, it remains to be seen whether it can sustain the momentum to join the exclusive $2 billion club. With strong word-of-mouth and the enduring popularity of the character, the odds seem favorable. For now, Spider-Man has proven that even in a crowded superhero landscape, he can still swing above the rest.
