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Spider‑Man: Brand New Day Breaks Domestic Speed Record, Nears $2.4B

Studio executives say the film’s record pace is prompting recalibration of sequel timing, talent payouts and home‑release plans

Overview

  • Spider‑Man: Brand New Day became the fastest film to cross $900 million in North America, reaching the mark in 36 days and surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ 50‑day pace, according to industry tallies.
  • The movie sits near $2.4 billion worldwide with roughly $1.48 billion from international markets, a total that places it among the highest unadjusted global grosses on record.
  • The film held No. 1 at the U.S. box office for a sixth straight weekend over the Labor Day frame, earning an estimated $18 million for the traditional Friday–Sunday span and about $23 million for the four‑day holiday.
  • Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey briefly reclaimed the global weekend top spot, but Brand New Day’s sustained domestic legs and strong IMAX and premium‑format returns have driven most of its momentum.
  • Studios and talent are responding to the run by accelerating sequel negotiations, tying larger backend payouts to theatrical performance and reassessing theatrical‑to‑home release windows as the picture continues to expand its run.