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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets New North-American Opening Record
8/4/2026, 12:44:22 AM
Record-Breaking Opening
Sony Pictures reported that *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* opened with $360 million in ticket sales across the United States and Canada, surpassing the previous record held by *Avengers: Endgame*. The studio had projected $355 million for the weekend, and the film was shown in 4,487 theaters. The stronger-than-expected Sunday performance pushed the total ahead of the 2019 *Endgame* benchmark of $357 million.
Background and Context
Before *Endgame*, no film had opened above $300 million domestically. Earlier record-holders included *Avengers: Infinity War* ($257 million in 2018) and *Star Wars: The Force Awakens* ($247 million in 2015). During the pandemic, the third Tom Holland Spider-Man film, *No Way Home*, debuted with $260 million and later earned $1.9 billion worldwide. The new opening follows a trend of high-grossing franchise releases that have steadily raised the ceiling for opening-weekend earnings.
Data and Statistics
- Opening gross: $360 million (actual) vs. $355 million (projected)
- Theaters: 4,487
- Combined with the concurrent release *The Odyssey*—which shares lead actors Holland, Zendaya, and Jon Bernthal—the weekend set a record for overall theater revenue in the U.S. and Canada.
- Domestic box-office revenue is up more than 15 % year-to-date, exceeding $6.2 billion in total ticket sales.
Official Statements & Responses
Sony’s weekend projection and the subsequent actual performance were both communicated by the company’s public statements.
Why It Matters
The unprecedented opening underscores the enduring commercial strength of the Spider-Man franchise and its ability to draw large audiences even amid a competitive release slate. The surge contributes to a robust domestic box-office environment, signaling strong consumer demand that may influence future studio investment decisions and release strategies for franchise-driven films.
