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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Delivers the Second-Biggest Opening Weekend in Box Office History With $927 Million Global Debut

Sharad Jaiswal August 3, 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened to $927 million worldwide and $355 million domestically, delivering the second-biggest opening weekend in box office history.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Cast Guide: Every Actor and Character Explained

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Dominates China and South Korea in Historic Opening Weekend

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened at No. 1 across two of Asia's biggest theatrical markets this weekend (China and Korea Box Office), delivering one of the strongest Hollywood launches in recent years. The Tom Holland-led Marvel blockbuster topped the box...