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Tom Holland's Two 2026 Films Top $900M, $360M US Debut

8/5/2026

Summary

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Actor Tom Holland's 2026 releases “Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” each earned over $900 million worldwide, with “Brand New Day” opening at a $360 million domestic debut, the biggest ever in the United States.
“Brand New Day” earned $932 million globally in three days.
“The Odyssey” earned $911.4 million worldwide in just over two weeks.
His 2026 box-office total hit $1.8 billion, second only to actor Samuel L. Jackson’s $4 billion single-year record.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, Disney’s Marvel-backed “Avengers: Endgame” topped worldwide box-office records, grossing $2.798 billion and setting a $357 million domestic opening. Box Office Mojo recorded that the film earned $1.2 billion in its first ten days, while Paramount Pictures contributed $150 million from ancillary markets. Similarly, Tom Holland’s 2026 releases “Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” each surpassed $900 million globally, echoing Endgame’s unprecedented multi-billion success. These back-to-back blockbusters reinforce Hollywood’s reliance on franchise tentpoles, prompting studios like Warner Bros. and Universal to prioritize high-budget sequels.

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Actor Tom Holland's 2026 releases “Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” each earned over $900 million worldwide, with “Brand New Day” opening at a $360 million domestic debut, the biggest ever in the United States.
“Brand New Day” earned $932 million globally in three days.
“The Odyssey” earned $911.4 million worldwide in just over two weeks.
His 2026 box-office total hit $1.8 billion, second only to actor Samuel L. Jackson’s $4 billion single-year record.

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