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“Spider-Man: Brand New Day Nears $936.66M Record”

9/7/2026

Summary

Tom Holland Dominates

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day topped the domestic box office for a sixth weekend.
The film became the second movie ever to gross over $900 million domestically in 36 days.
Domestic earnings reached $917 million, leaving less than $20 million to beat Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ $936.66 million record.
Tom Holland reportedly earned over $100 million for the film, including $20 million upfront and up to $80 million in bonuses.

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History

Historical Context

Disney and Pixar’s 1995 release of Toy Story, the first fully computer-animated feature, earned $374.6 million worldwide and became the year’s top domestic box office, proving that innovative animation could generate blockbuster revenue. Its success launched a multi-film franchise and set a benchmark for future animated blockbusters, encouraging further investment in computer-animated sequels.

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Tom Holland Dominates

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day topped the domestic box office for a sixth weekend.
The film became the second movie ever to gross over $900 million domestically in 36 days.
Domestic earnings reached $917 million, leaving less than $20 million to beat Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ $936.66 million record.
Tom Holland reportedly earned over $100 million for the film, including $20 million upfront and up to $80 million in bonuses.

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