Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially rewritten the domestic box office record books. After Monday’s final numbers were released, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios’ latest superhero blockbuster finished its opening weekend with $360.09 million in North America, surpassing the $357.1 million debut of Avengers: Endgame to claim the biggest opening weekend in U.S. and Canadian box office history. The updated figures also lifted the film’s worldwide opening to $932 million, cementing the second-largest global debut ever behind only Avengers: Endgame‘s $1.22 billion launch.
While Sunday’s estimates had projected a still-massive $355 million domestic opening, the final studio and theater reporting added more than $5 million, pushing Brand New Day past Marvel’s own long-standing benchmark. The increase officially transformed an already historic launch into the biggest domestic opening weekend ever recorded, ending Endgame‘s seven-year reign at the top of the all-time chart.
The final result places Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the summit of the domestic opening weekend rankings, ahead of Avengers: Endgame ($357.1 million), Spider-Man: No Way Home ($260.1 million), and Avengers: Infinity War ($257.7 million). Remarkably, all four positions are now occupied by Marvel Studios productions, highlighting the franchise’s unparalleled ability to turn superhero releases into major theatrical events.
The record-breaking debut was built on exceptional audience demand from the moment tickets went on sale. The film generated $150 million in advance ticket sales before opening day, according to EntTelligence, setting a new benchmark for pre-sales. It then delivered $72 million in Thursday previews, breaking the previous record held by Avengers: Endgame, before earning $169.8 million on Friday, including previews, to establish another all-time opening day record. By the end of the weekend, Brand New Day had become the first film ever to surpass those milestones while also claiming the biggest opening weekend in domestic box office history.
The success also marked a series of milestones for Sony Pictures and the filmmakers behind the project. The film now holds the biggest domestic and worldwide opening in Sony Pictures’ history, surpassing Spider-Man: No Way Home. It also represents the largest opening ever for the Spider-Man franchise and the biggest theatrical debut of director Destin Daniel Cretton’s career, comfortably eclipsing the launch of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. For stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, the film likewise stands as the biggest opening weekend of their careers.
The latest installment also continues an extraordinary upward trajectory for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man series. Spider-Man: Homecoming opened to $117 million domestically before finishing with $880 million worldwide. Spider-Man: Far From Home concluded its run with $1.13 billion, while Spider-Man: No Way Home raised the bar further with a $260.1 million domestic debut and $1.9 billion worldwide. After just one weekend in theaters, Brand New Day has already reached $932 million globally, putting it on course to join the exclusive group of films that have crossed the $2 billion milestone.
The record-breaking performance extended far beyond a single film. Thanks largely to Brand New Day, North American theaters generated a record $430 million across all releases during the weekend, surpassing the previous marketplace high of $402 million established when Avengers: Endgame debuted in April 2019. Theater chains also enjoyed unprecedented attendance. AMC Theatres reported its biggest weekend ever for both admissions and concession revenue, welcoming 10.2 million moviegoers worldwide, while Regal recorded its largest four-day weekend in company history. According to EntTelligence, approximately 24 million people attended movies in North America over the opening weekend, making it the biggest post-pandemic theatrical turnout.
Internationally, Spider-Man: Brand New Day also delivered exceptional results, earning $572 million overseas for a $932 million worldwide opening. The film set opening weekend records in multiple territories, including India, France, Brazil, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Turkey, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Belgium, while also becoming the biggest Hollywood release of the year in China. The global performance reinforced Spider-Man’s enduring popularity and demonstrated the franchise’s ability to attract audiences across virtually every major theatrical market.
Strong audience reception suggests the film’s momentum is likely to continue in the weeks ahead. Brand New Day holds a 90% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, an “A” CinemaScore, and overwhelmingly positive audience reactions, giving exhibitors confidence that the film will enjoy sustained playability throughout the remainder of the summer.
The Monday actuals did more than revise the opening weekend totals—they officially elevated Spider-Man: Brand New Day into the box office record books. By overtaking Avengers: Endgame to become the biggest domestic opener of all time while simultaneously delivering the second-largest worldwide debut in history, the film has reaffirmed the drawing power of Marvel’s biggest event releases. Its success also represents a significant victory for theatrical exhibition, proving that blockbuster cinema continues to bring audiences to theaters in record numbers when the right film arrives at the right moment.
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