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Jean Grey Rampage Ends, Spider-Man Campaign Sets $309M Record

7/31/2026

Summary

Jean Grey Assault

On July 31, 2026, Jean Grey attacks the Department of Damage Control to rescue sister Sara, killed by Bill Metzger.
She freezes thousands of New York nearby.
Peter Parker stops her by taking a bullet and calming her with Aunt May’s memory.
She leaves New York on a bus toward a mutant sanctuary.
The film introduces a mutant-inhibitor chip, keeps Sadie Sink’s role secret, and sparks fan speculation about other X-Men.

Summary

Spider-Man Record

Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day campaign generated $309 million in worldwide media value, a Hollywood record.
The 360° effort spans 57 countries, features limited-edition Takis snack packs, Poppi soda cans, McDonald’s Happy-Meal keychains, and gives partner brands billboards, transport ads and co-branded aircraft décor in 20 markets.
RelishMix reported a reach of 2.86 billion users on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X and Instagram, surpassing the records of Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War.

History

Historical Context

Marvel Studios released Iron Man on May 2 2008, the first MCU film, earning $585 million worldwide and prompting Disney’s 2009 acquisition of Marvel for $4 billion. That deal gave Disney control over the franchise’s global marketing, establishing a model of extensive brand tie-ins that the 2026 Spider-Man: Brand New Day modern campaign now still replicates today.

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Jean Grey Assault

On July 31, 2026, Jean Grey attacks the Department of Damage Control to rescue sister Sara, killed by Bill Metzger.
She freezes thousands of New York nearby.
Peter Parker stops her by taking a bullet and calming her with Aunt May’s memory.
She leaves New York on a bus toward a mutant sanctuary.
The film introduces a mutant-inhibitor chip, keeps Sadie Sink’s role secret, and sparks fan speculation about other X-Men.

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