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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Delivers the Second-Biggest Opening Weekend in Movie History
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have another global blockbuster on their hands after Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $927 million worldwide during its opening weekend, making it the second-highest debut ever at the global box office behind Avengers: Endgame.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the biggest theatrical launch of 2026 after earning an estimated $927 million worldwide during its opening weekend. The film, starring Tom Holland in his fourth appearance as Peter Parker, now ranks as the second-largest global opening in box office history, trailing only Avengers: Endgame. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The latest chapter in Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man franchise generated $355 million in the United States and Canada, while international markets contributed another $572 million. The performance surpassed expectations and further cemented Holland’s status as one of Hollywood’s biggest box office draws.
Strong International Demand Fuels the Record-Breaking Debut
Outside North America, China led the film’s international performance with $121 million, followed by the United Kingdom ($49 million), Mexico ($38 million), and India ($31 million). The widespread success highlights Spider-Man’s continued popularity across global audiences and gives Marvel Studios one of its strongest theatrical launches in years.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film has also received a positive critical response. It currently holds a 90% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and earned an “A” CinemaScore from opening-weekend audiences, suggesting strong word-of-mouth that could support its box office run in the coming weeks.
Speaking to Variety, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige described the result as an exceptional opening, saying the audience response demonstrates the enduring appeal of Marvel’s characters and provides momentum for the studio’s upcoming projects.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Continues to Grow
The latest release extends the commercial success of Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) finished with approximately $880 million worldwide, while Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) surpassed the billion-dollar mark with roughly $1.13 billion.
The franchise’s highest-grossing installment remains Spider-Man: No Way Home, which earned around $1.9 billion globally after bringing together Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield as live-action versions of Peter Parker. With its record-breaking start, Brand New Day now appears positioned to become another billion-dollar hit if it maintains its early momentum.
Other Films at the Global Box Office
Spider-Man’s massive debut also reshaped this week’s worldwide box office rankings. In just one weekend, Brand New Day overtook The Odyssey, which had accumulated $911.3 million globally after two weeks in theaters.
Elsewhere, Toy Story 5 crossed the $1 billion milestone, reaching approximately $1.065 billion worldwide. Minions & Monsters added another $5.8 million in North America to lift its global total to $449 million, while Moana continued to perform below early studio expectations.
Where to Watch in the Dominican Republic
Moviegoers in the Dominican Republic can watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters through the Caribbean Cinemas circuit, including locations such as Sambil, Downtown Center, Galería 360, Megacentro, San Juan de la Maguana, and other participating cinemas across the country. Showtimes are updated weekly and are available through the chain’s official website.
